Cryptic crossword clue
Raised fists of Ellington and Wellington? 5

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Raised fists/Ellington and Wellington" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case raised fists/ellington and wellington = dukes.
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 DUKES mean?

DUKES noun
  1. The male ruler of a duchy (female equivalent: duchess).
  2. The sovereign of a small state.
  3. A high title of nobility; the male holder of a dukedom.
  4. A grand duke.
  5. Any of various nymphalid butterflies of the Asian genera Bassarona and Dophla.
  6. (usually in the plural) A fist.
DUKES verb
  1. To hit or beat with the fists.
  2. To give cash to; to give a tip to.

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