Cryptic crossword clue
Pollen gatherer getting work in southern California 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "Pollen gatherer" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case pollen gatherer = scopa.
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 SCOPA mean?

SCOPA noun
  1. Any of various body parts of non-parasitic bees that serve to carry pollen. In parasitic Hymenoptera it refers to a local patch of hairs, regardless of function.
SCOPA noun
  1. A Neapolitan card game.

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