Cryptic crossword clue
Middle distance for Muscovite, run in singlet 5

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word VERST

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The straight part
We know that "Middle distance for Muscovite" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case middle distance for muscovite = verst.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does VERST mean?

VERST noun
  1. A Russian unit of length, equivalent to about 1.07 kilometres or about 2/3 of a mile.

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