Cryptic crossword clue
Extract from Englishman entirely opposed to Scots 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "opposed to Scots" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case opposed to scots = anent.
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 ANENT mean?

ANENT preposition
  1. Concerning, with regard to, about, in respect to, as to, insofar as, inasmuch as., apropos
  2. In the opinion or judgment of.
  3. Against, in front of, fronting; before; opposite; over against, on the other side.
  4. In a line with; side by side with; on a level with.

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