Cryptic crossword clue
Spectacle, perhaps, retaining antiquated name 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "antiquated name" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case antiquated name = clepe.
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 CLEPE mean?

CLEPE noun
  1. A cry; an appeal; a call.
CLEPE verb
  1. To give a call; cry out; appeal.
  2. To call; call upon; cry out to.
  3. To call to oneself; invite; summon.
  4. To call; call by the name of; name.
  5. (often with 'on') To tell lies about; inform against (someone).
  6. To be loquacious; tattle; gossip.
  7. To report; relate; tell.

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