Cryptic crossword clue
Old-fashioned foxtrot — out of practice, missing lead 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "Old-fashioned" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case old-fashioned = fusty.
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 FUSTY mean?

FUSTY adjective
  1. Moldy or musty.
  2. Stale-smelling or stuffy.
  3. (by extension) Old-fashioned, refusing to change or update.
  4. (of wine) Tasting of the cask.

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