Cryptic crossword clue
Drops round last of frankincense for wise men 5

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

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We know that "wise men" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case wise men = sages.
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What does SAGES mean?

SAGES noun
  1. A wise person or spiritual teacher; someone of gravity and wisdom, especially, a teacher venerable for years, and of sound judgment and prudence; a grave or stoic philosopher.

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