Cryptic crossword clue
Ambassador defends English enclosure 5

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

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

HENGE noun
  1. A prehistoric enclosure in the form of a circle or circular arc defined by a raised circular bank and a circular ditch usually running inside the bank, with one or more entrances leading into the enclosed open space.

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