Cryptic crossword clue
Hide bordering lake you’ll prosper in it

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word CLOVER

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The straight part
We know that "you’ll prosper in it" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case you’ll prosper in it = clover.
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 CLOVER mean?

CLOVER noun
  1. A plant of the genus Trifolium with leaves usually divided into three (rarely four) leaflets and with white or red flowers.
  2. The second Lenormand card, representing hope, optimism and short-term luck.

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