Cryptic crossword clue
Set of three April fools 5

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

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R
I
A
L

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The straight part
We know that "Set of three/Set of three" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case set of three/set of three = prial.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does PRIAL mean?

PRIAL noun
  1. A pair royal; two royal cards (e.g. two kings, or a king and queen).

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