Cryptic crossword clue
Smarten up to get stable job 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "Smarten up/stable job" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case smarten up/stable job = groom.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does GROOM mean?

GROOM noun
  1. A man who is about to marry.
GROOM noun
  1. A person who cares for horses.
  2. One of several officers of the English royal household, chiefly in the lord chamberlain's department.
  3. A brushing or cleaning, as of a dog or horse.
GROOM verb
  1. To attend to one's appearance and clothing.
  2. To care for (horses or other animals) by brushing and cleaning them.
  3. To prepare (someone) for election or appointment.
  4. To prepare (a ski slope) for skiers by packing down the snow.
  5. To attempt to gain the trust of (somebody, especially a minor) with the intention of subjecting them to abusive or exploitative behaviour such as sexual abuse or human trafficking.
  6. In agile software development, to review and prioritize the items in the development backlog.

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