Cryptic crossword clue
Self-willed velocity witnessed in dash 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "Self-willed" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case self-willed = elvan.
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What does ELVAN mean?

ELVAN noun
  1. The rock of an elvan vein, or the vein itself.
ELVAN adjective
  1. Of or relating to certain veins of feldspathic or porphyritic rock crossing metalliferous veins in the mining districts of Cornwall.
ELVAN adjective
  1. Elven, elfin, pertaining to elves.

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