Cryptic crossword clue
Mammal fashioned in tin and copper once 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "Mammal" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case mammal = canid.
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 CANID mean?

CANID noun
  1. Any member of the family Canidae, including dogs, wolves, foxes, coyotes and jackals.

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