The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word MAIDS
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The straight part
We know that "servants" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case servants = maids.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 MAIDS mean?
MAIDS noun- A girl or an unmarried young woman; maiden.
- A female servant or cleaner (short for maidservant).
- A virgin, now female but originally one of either gender.