Cryptic crossword clue
President’s taken over, throwing master off jet 5

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

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

SPURT noun
  1. A brief gush, as of liquid spurting from an orifice or a cut/wound.
  2. Ejaculation of semen.
  3. A shoot; a bud.
SPURT verb
  1. To cause to gush out suddenly or violently in a stream or jet.
  2. To rush from a confined place in a small stream or jet.
SPURT noun
  1. A moment, a short period of time.
  2. A sudden brief burst of, or increase in, speed, effort, activity, emotion or development.
SPURT verb
  1. To make a strong effort for a short period of time.

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