Cryptic crossword clue
One making binders correct after failing to open 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "One making binders" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case one making binders = roper.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does ROPER mean?

ROPER noun
  1. An accomplice who locates a mark to be swindled by a confidence trickster.
ROPER noun
  1. Agent noun of rope; one who uses a rope, especially one who throws a lariat or lasso.
  2. A maker of ropes.
  3. One who ropes goods; a packer.
  4. A crafty fellow; one fit to be hanged.
  5. A person hired by a gambling establishment to locate potential customers and bring them in.

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