Cryptic crossword clue
Sent for a trip along the esplanade 3,5

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 3 plus 5 letter word SEA FRONT

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The straight part
We know that "the esplanade" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case the esplanade = sea front.
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 SEA FRONT mean?

SEA FRONT noun
  1. The seashore, the coast.
  2. The waterfront of a seaside town.

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