Cryptic crossword clue
Stroke, McIlroy’s last, that seals hole 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "that seals hole" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case that seals hole = putty.
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 PUTTY mean?

PUTTY noun
  1. A form of cement, made from linseed oil and whiting, used to fix panes of glass.
  2. Any of a range of similar substances.
  3. A golf ball made of composition and not gutta-percha.
PUTTY verb
  1. To fix or fill using putty.
PUTTY adjective
  1. Of, pertaining to, or resembling putty.
PUTTY adjective
  1. (pronunciation spelling) pretty; purdy
PUTTY noun
  1. A strip of cloth wound round the leg, worn for protection or support by hikers, soldiers etc.

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