Cryptic crossword clue
Where Long Beach is? West, as a rule 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "a rule" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case a rule = bylaw.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does BYLAW mean?

BYLAW noun
  1. A local custom or law of a settlement or district.
  2. A rule made by a local authority to regulate its own affairs.
  3. A law or rule governing the internal affairs of an organization (e.g., corporation or business).

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