Cryptic crossword clue
Trace of metal for example recalled 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "Trace" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case trace = tinge.
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 TINGE mean?

TINGE noun
  1. A small added amount of colour; (by extension) a small added amount of some other thing.
  2. The degree of vividness of a colour; hue, shade, tint.
TINGE verb
  1. To add a small amount of colour; to tint; (by extension) to add a small amount of some other thing.
  2. To affect or alter slightly, particularly due to the actual or metaphorical influence of some element or thing.
  3. To change slightly in shade due to the addition of colour; (by extension) to change slightly in quality due to the addition of some other thing.

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