Cryptic crossword clue
Outstanding examples of songs originally covered by Scottish singer 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "Outstanding example/s" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case outstanding example/s = lulus.
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 LULUS mean?

LULUS noun
  1. A remarkable person, object or idea.
  2. A very attractive or alluring person.
  3. A very bad mistake or error.
  4. A fixed allowance paid to a legislator in lieu of reimbursement for actual expenses.

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