Cryptic crossword clue
One bowing to audience in Buddhist shrine 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "Buddhist shrine" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case buddhist shrine = stupa.
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 STUPA mean?

STUPA noun
  1. A dome-shaped Buddhist monument, used to house relics of the Lord Buddha.
STUPA noun
  1. A stupe (medicated cloth or sponge).

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