Cryptic crossword clue
Line delineates a piece of field abounding with trees 5

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

I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
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The straight part
We know that "abounding with trees" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case abounding with trees = leafy.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does LEAFY mean?

LEAFY adjective
  1. Covered with leaves
  2. Containing much foliage
  3. In the form of leaves (of some material)
  4. Resembling a leaf
  5. (of a place) wealthy, middle- or upper-class

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