Cryptic crossword clue
It may finally be raised, say — in seconds, that is 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "It may finally be raised" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case it may finally be raised = siege.
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 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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