Cryptic crossword clue
Ring round during leave 5

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

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What does QUOIT mean?

QUOIT noun
  1. A flat disc of metal or stone thrown at a target in the game of quoits.
  2. A ring of rubber or rope similarly used in the game of deck-quoits.
  3. The flat stone covering a cromlech.
  4. The discus used in ancient sports.
QUOIT verb
  1. To play quoits.
  2. To throw as with a quoit.

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