Cryptic crossword clue
3s, for which one has permanent possession 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "3s/for which one has permanent possession" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case 3s/for which one has permanent possession = keeps.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does KEEPS mean?

KEEPS noun
  1. The main tower of a castle or fortress, located within the castle walls.
  2. The food or money required to keep someone alive and healthy; one's support, maintenance.
  3. The act or office of keeping; custody; guard; care; heed; charge; notice.
  4. The state of being kept; hence, the resulting condition; case.
  5. That which is kept in charge; a charge.
  6. A cap for holding something, such as a journal box, in place.
KEEPS verb
  1. To continue in (a course or mode of action); not to intermit or fall from; to uphold or maintain.
  2. (heading) To hold the status of something.
  3. (heading) To hold or be held in a state.
  4. To wait for, keep watch for.
  5. To act as wicket-keeper.
  6. To take care; to be solicitous; to watch.
  7. To be in session; to take place.
  8. To observe; to adhere to; to fulfill; not to swerve from or violate.
  9. (by extension) To visit (a place) often; to frequent.
  10. To observe or celebrate (a holiday).
KEEPS noun
  1. Keeping

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