Cryptic crossword clue
Regularly defective drier’s best turned off and on again 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "turned off and on again" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case turned off and on again = reset.
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 RESET mean?

RESET verb
  1. To set back to the initial state.
  2. To set to zero.
  3. To adjust; to set or position differently.
RESET noun
  1. An act of resetting to the initial state
  2. Setting to zero
  3. Something that is reset
  4. A device, such as a button or switch, for resetting something.
  5. That which is reset; printed matter set up again.
RESET noun
  1. The crime of knowingly and dishonestly receiving stolen goods, or harbouring an outlaw.
RESET verb
  1. To receive and hide (stolen goods, or a criminal, etc.)

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