Cryptic crossword clue
Troubles after finally installing breathing equipment 5

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

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The straight part

We know that "breathing equipment" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case breathing equipment = gills.

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 GILLS mean?

1. (animal anatomy) a breathing organ of fish and other aquatic animals
2. (of a fish) a gill slit or gill cover
3. One of the radial folds on the underside of the cap of a mushroom, on the surface of which the spore-producing organs are borne
4. (animal anatomy) the fleshy flap that hangs below the beak of a fowl; a wattle
5. The flesh under or about the chin; a wattle
6. (spinning) one of the combs of closely ranged steel pins which divide the ribbons of flax fiber or wool into fewer parallel filaments

1. To remove the gills from a fish as part of gutting and cleaning it
2. To catch (a fish) in a gillnet
3. To be or become entangled in a gillnet

1. A drink measure for spirits and wine (size varies regionally but it is about one quarter of a pint)
2. A measuring jug holding a quarter or half a pint

1. Rivulet
2. Ravine

1. A two-wheeled frame for transporting timber

1. A leech

1. A female ferret
2. A promiscuous woman; harlot, wanton
3. A prostitute

1. To act as a prostitute.

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