Cryptic crossword clue
Electronic instrument will wash 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "wash" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case wash = elute.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does ELUTE mean?

ELUTE verb
  1. To separate one substance from another by means of a solvent; to wash; to cleanse.

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