Cryptic crossword clue
Cactus only an enemy will identify? 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "Cactus" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case cactus = nopal.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does NOPAL mean?

NOPAL noun
  1. A prickly pear cactus from the genus Opuntia, especially Opuntia cochinellifera; the edible pads (fleshy leaves) of the cactus, considered as food.

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