Cryptic crossword clue
Sad duke recalled in decline 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "decline" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case decline = droop.
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 DROOP mean?

DROOP noun
  1. Something which is limp or sagging
  2. A condition or posture of drooping
DROOP verb
  1. To hang downward; to sag.
  2. To slowly become limp; to bend gradually.
  3. To lose all energy, enthusiasm or happiness; to flag.
  4. To allow to droop or sink.
  5. To proceed downward, or toward a close; to decline.

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