Cryptic crossword clue
Part of engine died: track going uphill 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "Part of engine" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case part of engine = turbo.
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 TURBO mean?

TURBO noun
  1. Turbocharger.
  2. Turbojet.
  3. Turbomolecular pump.
  4. Autofire.
TURBO verb
  1. To autofire.
TURBO adjective
  1. With rapidly-increasing blind levels.
  2. Causing or relating to increased speed.
TURBO noun
  1. A turban shell.

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