Cryptic crossword clue
Top awards left in gallery 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "Top awards" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case top awards = golds.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does GOLDS mean?

GOLDS noun
  1. A heavy yellow elemental metal of great value, with atomic number 79 and symbol Au.
  2. A coin or coinage made of this material, or supposedly so.
  3. A deep yellow colour, resembling the metal gold.
  4. The bullseye of an archery target.
  5. A gold medal.
  6. Anything or anyone that is very valuable.
  7. (in the plural) A grill (jewellery worn on front teeth) made of gold.
GOLDS verb
  1. To pyrolyze or burn food until the color begins to change to a light brown, but not as dark as browning

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