Cryptic crossword clue
A hard man ought to get screwed 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "a hard man" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case a hard man = tough.
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 TOUGH mean?

TOUGH noun
  1. A person who obtains things by force; a thug or bully.
TOUGH verb
  1. To endure.
  2. To toughen.
TOUGH adjective
  1. Strong and resilient; sturdy.
  2. (of food) Difficult to cut or chew.
  3. Rugged or physically hardy.
  4. Stubborn.
  5. (of weather etc) Harsh or severe.
  6. Rowdy or rough.
  7. (of questions, etc.) Difficult or demanding.
  8. Undergoing plastic deformation before breaking.
TOUGH interjection
  1. Used to indicate lack of sympathy

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