Cryptic crossword clue
Hold onto cold fish 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "Hold onto" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case hold onto = cling.
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 CLING mean?

CLING noun
  1. Fruit (especially peach) whose flesh adheres strongly to the pit.
  2. Adherence; attachment; devotion
CLING verb
  1. To hold very tightly, as to not fall off.
  2. To adhere to an object, without being affixed, in such a way as to follow its contours. Used especially of fabrics and films.
  3. To cause to adhere to, especially by twining round or embracing.
  4. To cause to dry up or wither.
  5. To dry up or wither.
  6. (with preposition to) to be fond of, to feel strongly about and dependent on
CLING verb
  1. To produce a high-pitched ringing sound, like a small bell.

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