Cryptic crossword clue
Stalk and carry maiden 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "Stalk" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case stalk = haulm.
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 HAULM mean?

HAULM noun
  1. The stems of various cultivated plants, left after harvesting the crop to be used as animal litter or for thatching.
  2. An individual plant stem.
  3. Part of a harness; a hame.

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