Cryptic crossword clue
Was clearly surprised being space captain on paper 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "Was clearly surprised" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case was clearly surprised = gaped.
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 GAPED mean?

GAPED verb
  1. To open the mouth wide, especially involuntarily, as in a yawn, anger, or surprise.
  2. To stare in wonder.
  3. To open wide; to display a gap.
  4. Of a cat: to open the passage to the vomeronasal organ, analogous to the flehming in other animals.

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