Cryptic crossword clue
Hoard one’s caps 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "caps" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case caps = pilei.
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 PILEI mean?

PILEI noun
  1. The cap of a mushroom.
  2. The bell of a jellyfish.
  3. A small thin cloud attached to a cumulus cloud.
  4. A conical felt hat worn in Ancient Rome and Greece.
  5. The top of the head of a bird, from the bill to the nape.

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