Cryptic crossword clue
Old woman, one peer and monarch to be sent for 4-5

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word MAIL-ORDER

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The straight part
We know that "to be sent for" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case to be sent for = mail-order.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does MAIL-ORDER mean?

MAIL-ORDER verb
  1. To buy or sell goods to be delivered by mail

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