Cryptic crossword clue
Artist sat on by policeman is a bit of a nut 5

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

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What does COPRA mean?

COPRA noun
  1. The dried kernel of the coconut, from which coconut oil is extruded.

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