Cryptic crossword clue
Head needs name plate 5

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

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

PATEN noun
  1. The plate used to hold the host during the Eucharist.
  2. Any shallow dish found in an archaeological site.

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