Cryptic crossword clue
Numbers going up and down 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "Numbers" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case numbers = solos.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does SOLOS mean?

SOLOS noun
  1. A piece of music for one performer.
  2. A job or performance done by one person alone.
  3. (games) A card game similar to whist in which each player plays against the others in turn without a partner
  4. A single shot of espresso.
  5. An instance of soloing the football.

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