Cryptic crossword clue
Triple-A rating snagged by metal debenture, finally 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "Triple" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case triple = trine.
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 TRINE mean?

TRINE noun
  1. A group of three things.
  2. An aspect of two astrological bodies when 120° apart.
TRINE verb
  1. To put in the aspect of a trine.
  2. To hang; To execute (someone) by suspension from the neck.
  3. To go.
TRINE adjective
  1. Triple; threefold.
  2. Denoting the aspect of two celestial bodies which are 120° apart.

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