The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word ASSET
I've seen this crossword clue in The Times
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More clues leading to the result ASSET
- Texan behind movie, valuable sort
- Something worth having, while rigid
- A second class property
- Something beneficial, like radio, for example?
- Holding dog with no lead
- Help when ready
- Area with second class property
- Bachelor leaves dog something valuable
- Something worth having when fixed
- A group covering bit of Something and Help!
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The straight part
We know that "property" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case property = asset.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 ASSET mean?
ASSET noun- Something or someone of any value; any portion of one's property or effects so considered.
- Any component, model, process or framework of value that can be leveraged or reused.
- An intelligence asset.
- (usually in the plural) The private parts; a woman's breasts or buttocks, or a man's genitalia.