Cryptic crossword clue
Bone up initially on lady supporting Judge 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "Bone" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case bone = jugal.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does JUGAL mean?

JUGAL noun
  1. A bone found in the skull of most reptiles, amphibians and birds; the equivalent of a malar in mammals.
JUGAL adjective
  1. Relating to a yoke or marriage.
  2. Pertaining to the jugal bone.

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