Cryptic crossword clue
Husband has power to protect one getting a lot of wives 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "getting a lot of wives" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case getting a lot of wives = haram.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does HARAM mean?

HARAM noun
  1. A sin.
HARAM adjective
  1. (fiqh) Forbidden by Islam: unlawful, sinful.

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