Cryptic crossword clue
Do absorbing new series on heart of Whitehall? Not yet firm 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "Not yet firm" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case not yet firm = unset.
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 UNSET mean?

UNSET verb
  1. To make not set.
UNSET adjective
  1. Not set; not fixed or appointed.
  2. Not mounted or placed in a setting.
  3. Not set, as a broken limb.
  4. Not planted.

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