Cryptic crossword clue
One point against OAPs? 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "against OAPs?" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case against oaps? = agist.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does AGIST mean?

AGIST verb
  1. To take to graze or pasture, at a certain sum; used originally of the feeding of cattle in the king's forests, and collecting the money for the same.
  2. To charge lands etc. with any public burden.

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