Cryptic crossword clue
Missing royal standards round five English flags 5

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

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

PAVES verb
  1. To cover something with paving slabs.
  2. To cover with stone, concrete, blacktop or other solid covering, especially to aid travel.
  3. To pave the way for; to make easy and smooth.

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