Cryptic crossword clue
Must old-fashioned Sierra stop moving? 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "Must old-fashioned" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case must old-fashioned = shalt.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does SHALT mean?

SHALT verb
  1. (modal, auxiliary verb, defective) Used before a verb to indicate the simple future tense in the first person singular or plural.
  2. Used similarly to indicate determination or obligation in the second and third persons singular or plural.
  3. Used in questions with the first person singular or plural to suggest a possible future action.
  4. To owe.

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