Cryptic crossword clue
Bamboo thatch covering market stall

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

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The straight part
We know that "market stall" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case market stall = booth.
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 BOOTH mean?

BOOTH noun
  1. A small stall for the display and sale of goods.
  2. An enclosure just big enough to accommodate one standing person.
  3. An enclosed table with seats, as in a diner or café.
  4. An enclosure for keeping animals.

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