Cryptic crossword clue
Secure, oddly enough, with only one small coin in purse 5

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

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

SCRIP noun
  1. A small medieval bag used to carry food, money, utensils etc.
  2. Small change.
SCRIP noun
  1. A scrap of paper.
  2. A document certifying possession of land, or in lieu of money.
  3. A voucher or token coin used in payrolls under the truck system; chit.
  4. Any substitute for legal tender that is produced by a natural person or private legal person and is often a form of credit.
SCRIP noun
  1. A share certificate.
SCRIP noun
  1. A medical prescription.

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