Cryptic crossword clue
Perhaps run off and smother short love god in kisses

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

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The straight part
We know that "Perhaps run off" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case perhaps run off = xerox.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does XEROX mean?

XEROX noun
  1. A photocopy.
  2. A photocopier.
XEROX verb
  1. To make a paper copy or copies by means of a photocopier.

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