Cryptic crossword clue
Copper retiring, needing little work 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "needing little work" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case needing little work = cushy.
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 CUSHY mean?

CUSHY adjective
  1. Easy, making few demands, comfortable.
  2. Comfortable; often in a way that will suit a person's body.

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