Cryptic crossword clue
Lake encircled by a sheltered walkway 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "walkway" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case walkway = allee.
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 ALLEE mean?

ALLEE noun
  1. A tree-lined avenue, often particularly one that is part of a landscaped garden.

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