Cryptic crossword clue
They store honey, rash though it may be 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "They store honey/rash" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case they store honey/rash = hives.
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 HIVES mean?

HIVES noun
  1. Itchy, swollen, red areas of the skin which can appear quickly in response to an allergen or due to other conditions.
HIVES noun
  1. A structure, whether artificial or natural, for housing a swarm of honeybees.
  2. The bees of one hive; a swarm of bees.
  3. A place swarming with busy occupants; a crowd.
  4. A section of the registry.
HIVES verb
  1. To enter or possess a hive.
  2. To form a hive-like entity.
  3. To collect into a hive.
  4. To store in a hive or similarly.
  5. To take shelter or lodgings together; to reside in a collective body.

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