Cryptic crossword clue
Righteous man's best friend turned fifty on fourth of July 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "Righteous man" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case righteous man = godly.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does GODLY mean?

GODLY adjective
  1. Of or pertaining to a god
  2. Devoted to a god or God; devout; righteous.
  3. Gloriously good.
GODLY adverb
  1. In a godly manner; piously; devoutly; righteously.

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