Cryptic crossword clue
Collective curios mostly outrival returns

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

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We know that "Collective curios" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case collective curios = virtu.
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What does VIRTU mean?

VIRTU noun
  1. The fine arts as a subject of study or expertise; understanding of arts and antiquities.
  2. Objets d'art collectively.
  3. Especially with reference to the writings of Machiavelli (1469–1527): the requisite qualities for political or military success; vitality, determination; power.
  4. Moral worth; virtue, virtuousness.

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