Cryptic crossword clue
Wife in small boat bringing gift for new husband 5

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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What does DOWRY mean?

DOWRY noun
  1. Payment, such as property or money, paid by the bride's family to the groom or his family at the time of marriage.
  2. Payment by the groom or his family to the bride's family: bride price.
  3. Dower.
  4. A natural gift or talent.
DOWRY verb
  1. To bestow a dowry upon.

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