Cryptic crossword clue
Swimmer grabbing both sides of paddle survived  5

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

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

COPED verb
  1. To deal effectively with something, especially if difficult.
  2. To cut and form a mitred joint in wood or metal.
  3. To clip the beak or talons of a bird.
COPED verb
  1. To cover (a joint or structure) with coping.
  2. To form a cope or arch; to bend or arch; to bow.
COPED verb
  1. To bargain for; to buy.
  2. To exchange or barter.
  3. To make return for; to requite; to repay.
  4. To match oneself against; to meet; to encounter.
  5. To encounter; to meet; to have to do with.
COPED adjective
  1. Clad in a cope.

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