Cryptic crossword clue
Under way a short distance 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "Under way" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case under way = afoot.
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 AFOOT mean?

AFOOT adjective
  1. (predicative) That is on foot, in motion, in action, in progress.
AFOOT adverb
  1. On foot. (means of locomotion, walking)
  2. On foot. (support of the body, standing)
  3. In motion; in action; astir; stirring; in progress.

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