“Flower holder? (5)”
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Answer
RIVER
How the Wordplay Works
"Flower" in cryptic crosswords is a classic misdirection. It doesn't mean a plant — it means "something that flows" (a river). "Holder" is the definition — a river holds water. The question mark signals a punning definition.
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