Cryptic crossword clue
Bent, also breaking through 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "Bent" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case bent = bandy.
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 BANDY mean?

BANDY verb
  1. To give and receive reciprocally; to exchange.
  2. To use or pass about casually.
  3. To throw or strike reciprocally, like balls in sports.
  4. To fight (with or against someone).
BANDY adjective
  1. Bowlegged, or bending outward at the knees; as in bandy-legged.
BANDY noun
  1. A winter sport played on ice, from which ice hockey developed.
  2. A club bent at the lower part for striking a ball at play; a hockey stick.
BANDY noun
  1. A carriage or cart used in India, especially one drawn by bullocks.

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