Cryptic crossword clue
Edible seaweed, over 1,000 bits found on SA tree 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "Edible seaweed," is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case edible seaweed, = kombu.
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 KOMBU mean?

KOMBU noun
  1. Edible kelp (from the class Phaeophyceae) used in East Asian cuisine.

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