Cryptic crossword clue
A carbon free bitter 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "bitter" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case bitter = acrid.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does ACRID mean?

ACRID adjective
  1. Sharp and harsh, or bitter and not to the taste.
  2. Causing heat and irritation.
  3. Caustic; bitter; bitterly irritating.

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