The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word NAANS
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The straight part
We know that "breads" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case breads = naans.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 NAANS mean?
NAANS noun- A type of round, flat bread baked in a tandoor popular in South and Central Asian cuisine.