Cryptic crossword clue
One escaping mockery 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "One escaping/mockery" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case one escaping/mockery = fleer.
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 FLEER mean?

FLEER noun
  1. Mockery; derision
FLEER verb
  1. To make a wry face in contempt, or to grin in scorn
  2. To grin with an air of civility; to leer.
FLEER noun
  1. One who flees

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