Cryptic crossword clue
Tectonic plate jumped suddenly 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "jumped suddenly" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case jumped suddenly = leapt.
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 LEAPT mean?

LEAPT verb
  1. To jump.
  2. To pass over by a leap or jump.
  3. To copulate with (a female beast); to cover.
  4. To cause to leap.

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