Cryptic crossword clue
Obstruct seat 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "Obstruct/seat" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case obstruct/seat = stall.
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What does STALL mean?

STALL noun
  1. A compartment for a single animal in a stable or cattle shed.
  2. A stable; a place for cattle.
  3. A bench or table on which small articles of merchandise are exposed for sale.
  4. A small open-fronted shop, for example in a market, food court, etc.
  5. A very small room used for a shower or a toilet.
  6. A seat in a theatre close to and (about) level with the stage; traditionally, a seat with arms, or otherwise partly enclosed, as distinguished from the benches, sofas, etc.
  7. Loss of lift due to an airfoil's critical angle of attack being exceeded.
  8. An Heathen altar, typically an indoor one, as contrasted with a more substantial outdoor harrow.
  9. A seat in a church, especially one next to the chancel or choir, reserved for church officials and dignitaries.
  10. A church office that entitles the incumbent to the use of a church stall.
  11. A sheath to protect the finger.
  12. The space left by excavation between pillars.
  13. A parking stall; a space for a vehicle in a parking lot or parkade.
STALL verb
  1. To put (an animal, etc.) in a stall.
  2. To fatten.
  3. To come to a standstill.
  4. To cause to stop making progress, to hinder, to slow down, to delay or forestall.
  5. To plunge into mire or snow so as not to be able to get on; to set; to fix.
  6. (of an engine) To stop suddenly.
  7. To cause the engine of a manual-transmission car to stop by going too slowly for the selected gear.
  8. To exceed the critical angle of attack, resulting in loss of lift.
  9. To live in, or as if in, a stall; to dwell.
  10. To be stuck, as in mire or snow; to stick fast.
  11. To be tired of eating, as cattle.
  12. To place in an office with the customary formalities; to install.
  13. To forestall; to anticipate.
  14. To keep close; to keep secret.
STALL noun
  1. An action that is intended to cause or actually causes delay.
STALL verb
  1. To employ delaying tactics against.
  2. To employ delaying tactics.

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