Cryptic crossword clue
Defaced gongs restored for artist no1 at Xmas 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "artist no.1 at Xmas" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case artist no.1 at xmas = slade.
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 SLADE mean?

SLADE noun
  1. A valley, a flat grassy area, a glade.
  2. The sole of a plough.
SLADE noun
  1. A spade for digging peat.

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