Cryptic crossword clue
Boat son consigns to scrapheap 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "consigns to scrapheap" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case consigns to scrapheap = junks.
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 JUNKS mean?

JUNKS verb
  1. To throw away.
  2. To find something for very little money (meaning derived from the term junk shop)
JUNKS noun
  1. A Chinese sailing vessel.

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