Cryptic crossword clue
Holder of invitation initially shunning President and First Lady 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "Holder" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case holder = keeve.
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 KEEVE mean?

KEEVE noun
  1. A vat or tub in which the mash is made; a mash tub.
  2. (bleaching) A bleaching vat; a kier.
  3. A large vat used in dressing ores.
KEEVE verb
  1. To set in a keeve, or tub, for fermentation.
  2. To heave; to tilt, as a cart.

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