Cryptic crossword clue
Lord’s purchasing old property 5

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

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

GOODS noun
  1. The forces or behaviours that are the enemy of evil. Usually consists of helping others and general benevolence.
  2. A result that is positive in the view of the speaker.
  3. The abstract instantiation of goodness; that which possesses desirable qualities, promotes success, welfare, or happiness, is serviceable, fit, excellent, kind, benevolent, etc.
  4. (usually in the plural) An item of merchandise.
GOODS noun
  1. That which is produced, then traded, bought or sold, then finally consumed.
  2. (often preceded by the) Something authentic, important, or revealing.
  3. Freight (not passengers)
  4. Short for goods train.

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