Cryptic crossword clue
Wally wastes time on masculine mode of expression 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "mode of expression" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case mode of expression = idiom.
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 IDIOM mean?

IDIOM noun
  1. A manner of speaking, a mode of expression peculiar to a language, person, or group of people.
  2. A language or language variety; specifically, a restricted dialect used in a given historical period, context etc.
  3. An established expression whose meaning is not deducible from the literal meanings of its component words, often peculiar to a given language.
  4. An artistic style (for example, in art, architecture, or music); an instance of such a style.
  5. A programming construct or phraseology that is characteristic of the language.

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