Cryptic crossword clue
Greek primate’s eaten shellfish 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "shellfish" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case shellfish = gaper.
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 GAPER mean?

GAPER noun
  1. One who gapes; a starer.
  2. Any of several species of burrowing clams.
  3. The comber, a fish of the species Serranus cabrilla.
  4. The fish Champsodon capensis
  5. An inexperienced skier.

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