Cryptic crossword clue
Persian fairies almost die 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "Persian fairies" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case persian fairies = peris.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does PERIS mean?

PERIS noun
  1. (Persian mythology) A sprite or supernatural being.

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