Cryptic crossword clue
Recesses in Parliament seen initially during mass uprising? 5

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

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

APSES noun
  1. A semicircular projection from a building, especially the rounded east end of a church that contains the altar.
  2. The bishop's seat or throne in ancient churches.
  3. A reliquary, or case in which the relics of saints were kept.
  4. The nearest and furthest points to the centre of gravitational attraction for a body in orbit. More usually called an apsis.
APSES noun
  1. An aspen tree.

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