Cryptic crossword clue
Oceans’ rate of movement receding 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "Oceans" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case oceans = deeps.
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 DEEPS mean?

DEEPS noun
  1. (with "the") The deep part of a lake, sea, etc.
  2. (with "the") A silent time; quiet isolation.
  3. A deep shade of colour.
  4. The profound part of a problem.
  5. (with "the") The sea, the ocean.
  6. A fielding position near the boundary.

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