Cryptic crossword clue
A rhyme for elephant? That’s incomprehensible 5-5

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 11 letter word MUMBO-JUMBO

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The straight part
We know that "incomprehensible" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case incomprehensible = mumbo-jumbo.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does MUMBO-JUMBO mean?

MUMBO-JUMBO noun
  1. A deity or other supernatural being said to have been worshipped by certain West African peoples; an idol.
  2. Any object of superstition; religious words and/or actions which are seen as superstitious or fraudulent.
  3. (by extension) Any confusing or meaningless speech; nonsense, gibberish.

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