Cryptic crossword clue
Bleak area near Rorke’s Drift, ultimately a limestone area 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "a limestone area" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case a limestone area = karst.
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 KARST mean?

KARST noun
  1. A type of land formation, usually with many caves formed through the dissolving of limestone by underground drainage.

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