Cryptic crossword clue
Captured by spies from the east saying you are made of gold 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "made of gold" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case made of gold = auric.
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 AURIC mean?

AURIC adjective
  1. Of or pertaining to trivalent gold.
  2. Of, or pertaining to the ear; aural
  3. Pertaining to an aura.

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