Cryptic crossword clue
What could follow Lord putting lock on lavatory? 5,4

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 plus 4 letter word PRIVY SEAL

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The straight part
We know that "What could follow Lord" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case what could follow lord = privy seal.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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