Cryptic crossword clue
With a wavy pattern

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

M
O
I
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The straight part
We know that "caused by way of working with heat (5)" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case caused by way of working with heat (5) = moirÉ.
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 MOIRÉ mean?

MOIRÉ noun
  1. Originally, a fine textile fabric made of the hair of an Asiatic goat.
  2. Any textile fabric to which a watered appearance is given.

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