Cryptic crossword clue
Spire destroyed at docks 5

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

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

PIERS noun
  1. A raised platform built from the shore out over water, supported on piles; used to secure, or provide access to shipping; a jetty.
  2. A similar structure, especially at a seaside resort, used to provide entertainment.
  3. A structure that projects tangentially from the shoreline to accommodate ships; often double-sided.
  4. A structure supporting the junction between two spans of a bridge.
  5. A rectangular pillar, or similar structure, that supports an arch, wall or roof, or the hinges of a gate.

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