Cryptic crossword clue
Tricks catching Northern chaps 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "chaps" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case chaps = gents.
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 GENTS mean?

GENTS noun
  1. A gentleman.
GENTS noun
  1. A men's room: a lavatory intended for use by men.
GENTS adjective
  1. Men's: intended for use by men.

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