Cryptic crossword clue
Investment by army is over, say, at end of June 5

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

I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
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The straight part
We know that "Investment by army" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case investment by army = siege.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does SIEGE mean?

SIEGE noun
  1. (heading) Military action.
  2. (heading) A seat.
  3. A place with a toilet seat: an outhouse; a lavatory.
SIEGE verb
  1. To assault a blockade of a city or fortress with the intent of conquering by force or attrition; to besiege.

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