Cryptic crossword clue
Polite city leader, very angry, not quite getting erection 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "polite" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case polite = civil.
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 CIVIL mean?

CIVIL adjective
  1. Having to do with people and government office as opposed to the military or religion.
  2. Behaving in a reasonable or polite manner.
  3. Relating to private relations among citizens, as opposed to criminal matters.
  4. Secular.

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