Cryptic crossword clue
Poach cycling ducks 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "ducks" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case ducks = teals.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does TEALS mean?

TEALS noun
  1. Any of various small freshwater ducks of the genus Anas that are brightly coloured and have short necks.
  2. A dark, somewhat bluish-green colour; a dark cyan.

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