Cryptic crossword clue
Rodent found in shed in Austria, originally 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "Rodent" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case rodent = hutia.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does HUTIA mean?

HUTIA noun
  1. Any of the medium-sized rodents of the family Capromyidae, which inhabit the Caribbean islands.

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