Cryptic crossword clue
Monk hiding half the Swiss loot

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

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The straight part
We know that "Swiss loot" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case swiss loot = franc.
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 FRANC mean?

FRANC noun
  1. A former unit of currency of France, Belgium and Luxembourg, replaced by the euro.
  2. Any of several units of currency, some of which are multi-national (West African CFA Franc (XOF), Central African CFA Franc (XAF), the Swiss franc (CHF)) while others are national currencies.

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