The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word BARNS
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The straight part
We know that "Stores" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case stores = barns.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 BARNS mean?
BARNS noun- A building, often found on a farm, used for storage or keeping animals such as cattle.
- A unit of surface area equal to 10−28 square metres.
- An arena.
- To lay up in a barn.
- A child.