Cryptic crossword clue
Raced extremely gamely, having long legs 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "having long legs" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case having long legs = rangy.
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 RANGY mean?

RANGY adjective
  1. Slender and long of limb; lanky
  2. Prone to roaming around.
  3. Having or permitting range or scope; roomy; commodious.

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