Cryptic crossword clue
Vehicle for master losing footing on railway 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "Vehicle" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case vehicle = lorry.
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 LORRY mean?

LORRY noun
  1. A motor vehicle for transporting goods, and in some cases people; a truck.
  2. A barrow or truck for shifting baggage, as at railway stations.
  3. A small cart or wagon used on the tramways in mines to carry coal or rubbish.
  4. A large, low, horse-drawn, four-wheeled wagon without sides; also, a similar wagon modified for use on railways.
LORRY verb
  1. To transport by, or as if by, lorry.

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