Cryptic crossword clue
Goldsmith’s vessel made of copper I can cut from alembic 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "Goldsmith’s vessel" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case goldsmith’s vessel = cupel.
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 CUPEL mean?

CUPEL noun
  1. A small circular receptacle used in assaying gold or silver with lead.
CUPEL verb
  1. To refine by means of a cupel.

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