Cryptic crossword clue
Behold Shakespearean heroine with retrograde moon 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "Behold" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case behold = voilÀ.
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.
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What does VOILÀ mean?

VOILÀ interjection
  1. Lo, there it is; see here; ta-da; presto; behold!

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