Cryptic crossword clue
Once at sea, I was off course by miles 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "Once at sea" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case once at sea = aswim.
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 ASWIM mean?

ASWIM adjective
  1. Swimming or immersed (in or with something).
  2. Brimming with liquid.

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