Cryptic crossword clue
Show hesitation — that sometimes leads to sack! 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "Show hesitation" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case show hesitation = haver.
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 HAVER mean?

HAVER verb
  1. To hem and haw
  2. To talk foolishly; to chatter.
HAVER noun
  1. Oats (the cereal).
HAVER noun
  1. One who has something; a possessor.
  2. The person who has custody of a document.

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