Cryptic crossword clue
Like riverine creature seen in lake, quickly returning 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "Like riverine creature" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case like riverine creature = lotic.
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 LOTIC mean?

LOTIC adjective
  1. Characterised by flowing water; swiftly flowing; concerned with flowing rivers, streams, etc.
  2. Living in flowing water; adapted to life in flowing water.

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