Cryptic crossword clue
Bend down, I would say, for this basin 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "basin" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case basin = stoup.
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 STOUP mean?

STOUP noun
  1. A bucket.
  2. A mug or drinking vessel.
  3. A receptacle for holy water, especially a basin set at the entrance of a church.

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