Cryptic crossword clue
Head of patriotic state who puts out flags 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "who puts out flags" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case who puts out flags = paver.
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 PAVER mean?

PAVER noun
  1. A flat stone used to pave a pathway, such as a walkway to one's home.
  2. One who paves; one who lays pavement.

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