Cryptic crossword clue
Person who will arrange 28 regularly in pine, say 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "Person who will arrange" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case person who will arrange = fixer.
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 FIXER mean?

FIXER noun
  1. Agent noun of fix; one who, or that which, fixes.
  2. A chemical (sodium thiosulfate) used in photographic development that fixes the image in place, preventing further chemical reactions.
  3. (criminal justice) A person who arranges immunity for defendants by tampering with the justice system via bribery or extortion, especially as a business endeavor for profit.
  4. A person who assists foreign journalists in volatile countries, often providing interpretation, personal connections, and transportation services.
  5. A fixer-upper.

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