Cryptic crossword clue
Bothered bit by bit, as they say 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "Bothered" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case bothered = fazed.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does FAZED mean?

FAZED verb
  1. To frighten or cause hesitation; to daunt, put off (usually used in the negative); to disconcert, to perturb.
FAZED adjective
  1. Hesitant, frightened; daunted, disconcerted; perturbed, put off (usually used in the negative).

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