Cryptic crossword clue
U-turn, large, in ballot features 5-4

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

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The straight part
We know that "U-turn" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case u-turn = volte.
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 VOLTE mean?

VOLTE noun
  1. A turning; a time (chiefly used in phrases signifying that the part is to be repeated).
  2. A volte
  3. A turning point or point of change in a poem, most commonly a sonnet.

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