Cryptic crossword clue
Indian female managed to keep English in tow repeatedly 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "Indian female" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case indian female = ranee.
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 RANEE mean?

RANEE noun
  1. The wife of a rajah.
  2. A Hindu princess or female ruler in India.

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