Cryptic crossword clue
He hands over soldier Clergyman accompanies back 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "He hands over" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case he hands over = giver.
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 GIVER mean?

GIVER noun
  1. One who gives; a donor or contributor.

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