Cryptic crossword clue
Suspect youth leader replacing drug in Kansas City? 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "Suspect" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case suspect = dodgy.
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 DODGY mean?

DODGY adjective
  1. Evasive and shifty
  2. Unsound and unreliable
  3. Dishonest
  4. Risky
  5. Deviant
  6. Uncomfortable and weird

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