Cryptic crossword clue
South-eastern Arabic music for khan 5

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

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

SERAI noun
  1. (In Turkish or Muslim Asian contexts) A palace.
  2. A seraglio.
  3. A caravanserai; an inn.

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