Cryptic crossword clue
Hanging back as arranged, partly 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "Hanging" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case hanging = arras.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does ARRAS mean?

ARRAS noun
  1. A tapestry or wall hanging.

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