Cryptic crossword clue
Daughter’s first greasy napkin 5

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "napkin" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case napkin = doily.
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 DOILY mean?

DOILY noun
  1. A small ornamental piece of lace or linen or paper used to protect a surface from scratches by hard objects such as vases or bowls; or to decorate a plate of food.
  2. An old kind of woollen material.

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