Cryptic crossword clue
Some wind, as leg cocked up 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "Some wind" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case some wind = gales.
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 GALES mean?

GALES noun
  1. A very strong wind, more than a breeze, less than a storm; number 7 through to 9 winds on the 12-step Beaufort scale.
  2. An outburst, especially of laughter.
  3. A light breeze.
  4. A song or story.
GALES noun
  1. A periodic payment, such as is made of a rent or annuity.

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