Cryptic crossword clue
Cylindrical bath and foundation overlap 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "Cylindrical" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case cylindrical = tubed.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does TUBED mean?

TUBED verb
  1. To supply with, or enclose in, a tube.
  2. To ride an inner tube.
  3. To intubate.
TUBED adjective
  1. Possessing a tube or tubes.

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