Cryptic crossword clue
Scottish guards in mostly odd society 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "Scottish guards" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case scottish guards = weirs.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does WEIRS mean?

WEIRS noun
  1. An adjustable dam placed across a river to regulate the flow of water downstream.
  2. A fence placed across a river to catch fish.

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