Cryptic crossword clue
What fighter may carry out through following cunning 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "What fighter may carry out" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case what fighter may carry out = flyby.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does FLYBY mean?

FLYBY noun
  1. A flight past a celestial object in order to make observations.
  2. A low-level ceremonial flight, typically in connection with an airshow or a military parade.
  3. A brief visit.

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