Cryptic crossword clue
Genuine-sounding Arab money

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

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The straight part
We know that "Arab money" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case arab money = riyal.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does RIYAL mean?

RIYAL noun
  1. The official currency of Qatar and Saudi Arabia.

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