Cryptic crossword clue
Stagger inside to get separate uniform 5,5

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 plus 5 letter word SPLIT LEVEL

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The straight part
We know that "Stagger inside" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case stagger inside = split level.
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 SPLIT LEVEL mean?

SPLIT LEVEL noun
  1. A building of this kind.
SPLIT LEVEL adjective
  1. Of a building: built with rooms on levels separated by stairs of less than a full storey.

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