Cryptic crossword clue
Ancient statues by old canal banks lost 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "Ancient statues" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case ancient statues = xoana.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does XOANA mean?

XOANA noun
  1. A wooden statue used as a cult image in Ancient Greece.

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