Cryptic crossword clue
Sportsmen who’ve problems going outside circle! 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "Sportsmen" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case sportsmen = sumos.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does SUMOS mean?

SUMOS noun
  1. A stylised Japanese form of wrestling in which a wrestler loses if he is forced from the ring, or if any part of his body except the soles of his feet touches the ground.
  2. A rikishi (sumo wrestler)

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