Cryptic crossword clue
Hanging of old, something that stops lives 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "Hanging of old" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case hanging of old = tapis.
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 TAPIS mean?

TAPIS noun
  1. A tapestry.
  2. Carpeting.
  3. The cover of a council table.

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