Cryptic crossword clue
Flesh revealed by Duke to Queen Mother 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "Flesh" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case flesh = derma.
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 DERMA mean?

DERMA noun
  1. The inner layer of the skin; the dermis
DERMA noun
  1. A Jewish dish of roast or boiled seasoned meat and flour etc. in a casing, especially kishke

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