Cryptic crossword clue
Old is perhaps gold! 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "gold!" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case gold! = solid.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does SOLID mean?

SOLID noun
  1. A substance in the fundamental state of matter that retains its size and shape without need of a container (as opposed to a liquid or gas).
  2. A three-dimensional figure (as opposed to a surface, an area, or a curve).
  3. A favor.
  4. An article of clothing which is of a single color throughout.
  5. (in the plural) Food which is not liquid-based.
SOLID adjective
  1. (of an object or substance) That can be picked up or held, having a texture, and usually firm. Unlike a liquid or a gas.
  2. Large in size, quantity, or value.
  3. Lacking holes, hollows or admixtures of other materials.
  4. Strong or unyielding.
  5. Excellent, of high quality, or reliable.
  6. Hearty; filling.
  7. Worthy of credit, trust, or esteem; substantial; not frivolous or fallacious.
  8. Financially well off; wealthy.
  9. Sound; not weak.
  10. Written as one word, without spaces or hyphens.
  11. Not having the lines separated by leads; not open.
  12. United; without division; unanimous.
  13. Of a single color throughout.
  14. (of drawn lines) Continuous; unbroken; not dotted or dashed.
  15. Having all the geometrical dimensions; cubic.
SOLID adverb
  1. Solidly.
  2. Without spaces or hyphens.

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