Cryptic crossword clue
It typically hangs onto its West African branches to put by accumulated cash 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "It typically hangs onto its West African branches" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case it typically hangs onto its west african branches = potto.
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 POTTO mean?

POTTO noun
  1. A small primate, Perodicticus potto, native to the tropical rainforests of Africa.
  2. The kinkajou.

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