The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word BANAL
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More clues leading to the result BANAL
- Ultimately, screen idol keeps lacking originality
- Enforce a general embargo, mostly lacking impact
- Prohibit a line in stock
- Somewhat suburban, a laughing stock
- Prohibit aluminium for flat
- Exclude a line lacking originality
- Tired, as usual
- Tired bishop’s obstinate and obsessive
- Top UN official has a student flat
- Commonplace name held by god
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The straight part
We know that "lacking originality" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case lacking originality = banal.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 BANAL mean?
BANAL adjective- Common in a boring way, to the point of being predictable; containing nothing new or fresh.
- (history) Relating to a type of feudal jurisdiction or service.