Cryptic crossword clue
Salesman's talk, special, that is lame principally 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "Salesman's talk" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case salesman's talk = spiel.
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 SPIEL mean?

SPIEL noun
  1. A lengthy and extravagant speech or argument usually intended to persuade.
  2. An early form of rap music.
SPIEL verb
  1. To talk at length.
  2. To give a sales pitch; to promote by speaking.
SPIEL noun
  1. A game of curling.

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