Cryptic crossword clue
Basin drying out regularly was situated in fort 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "Basin drying out regularly" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case basin drying out regularly = playa.
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 PLAYA mean?

PLAYA noun
  1. A level area which habitually fills with water that evaporates entirely.
PLAYA noun
  1. A dude (an informal term of address or general term to describe a person, typically male).
  2. A player (someone who plays the field, or has prowess in gaining romantic and sexual relationships).

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