Cryptic crossword clue
Some time cutting out new flyers 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "flyers" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case flyers = moths.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does MOTHS mean?

MOTHS noun
  1. A small particle; a speck.
MOTHS noun
  1. A meeting for discussion.
  2. A body of persons who meet for discussion, especially about the management of affairs.
  3. A place of meeting for discussion.
MOTHS noun
  1. A tiny computer for remote sensing; a component element of smartdust.
MOTHS noun
  1. A usually nocturnal insect of the order Lepidoptera, distinguished from butterflies by feather-like antennae.
  2. Anything that gradually and silently eats, consumes, or wastes any other thing.
MOTHS verb
  1. To hunt for moths.
MOTHS noun
  1. The plant Vigna aconitifolia, moth bean.
MOTHS noun
  1. A liver spot, especially an irregular or feathery one.

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