Cryptic crossword clue
Rebuilt temple with ornamental drapery

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word PELMET

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The straight part
We know that "ornamental drapery" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case ornamental drapery = pelmet.
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 PELMET mean?

PELMET noun
  1. An interior decorative item that is placed above a window to hide the curtain mechanisms, visually similar to a cornice or valance.

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