The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word MEDAL
I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
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More clues leading to the result MEDAL
- Gong duke going into dinner, say
- Gong finally sounded, interrupting dinner, say
- Barbie perhaps receiving doll's first award
- Daughter interrupting dinner gong
- Award lunch for one entertaining director
- Item worn around the neck to stick one’s nose in, say?
- Award for boy brought up by Orlando
- Recorded fiddle and gong?
- Daughter during dinner maybe will get award
- Award Duke received in middle of banquet, say
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The straight part
We know that "Bronze?" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case bronze? = medal.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 MEDAL mean?
MEDAL noun- A stamped metal disc used as a personal ornament, a charm, or a religious object.
- A stamped or cast metal object (usually a disc), particularly one awarded as a prize or reward.
- To win a medal.
- To award a medal to.