Cryptic crossword clue
Old border with cracking wood germander, eg 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "Old border" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case old border = swage.
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 SWAGE mean?

SWAGE noun
  1. A tool, used by blacksmiths and other metalworkers, for cold shaping of a metal item.
SWAGE verb
  1. To bend or shape through use of a swage.
SWAGE verb
  1. To lessen the intensity of, to mitigate or relieve (hunger, emotion, pain etc.).
  2. To pacify or soothe (someone).
  3. To calm down, become less violent (of passion, hunger etc.); to subside, to abate.

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