Cryptic crossword clue
A snake - that computes? 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "A snake" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case a snake = adder.
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.
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What does ADDER mean?

ADDER noun
  1. Any snake.
  2. A name loosely applied to various snakes more or less resembling the viper; a viper.
ADDER noun
  1. Someone who or something which performs arithmetic addition; a machine for adding numbers.
  2. An electronic device that adds voltages, currents or frequencies.
  3. Something which adds or increases.

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