Cryptic crossword clue
Attempt to assimilate famous poem divided into two parts 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "divided into two parts" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case divided into two parts = bifid.
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 BIFID mean?

BIFID adjective
  1. Cleft; divided into two lobes.

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