Cryptic crossword clue
Scratch some flawless cufflinks 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "Scratch" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case scratch = scuff.
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 SCUFF mean?

SCUFF noun
  1. (sometimes attributive) A mark left by scuffing or scraping.
SCUFF verb
  1. To scrape the feet while walking.
  2. To hit lightly, to brush against.
  3. To mishit (a shot on a ball) due to poor contact with the ball.
SCUFF noun
  1. A scurf; a scale.
  2. The back part of the neck; the scruff.

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