The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word LEANT
I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
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More clues leading to the result LEANT
- Rested in spare time
- Without base shed inclined
- Spare part finally listed
- Taking extra time and time again bent over
- Inclined to be stylish, doffing cap after giving away £1,000
- Was bending fast, say?
- Had an inclination for asparagus tip during period of fasting
- Extremely likeable worker tipped
- Was misaligned, finding rear end of van parked in ditch
- Tipped
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The straight part
We know that "tipped" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case tipped = leant.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 LEANT mean?
LEANT verb- To incline, deviate, or bend, from a vertical position; to be in a position thus inclining or deviating.
- To incline in opinion or desire; to conform in conduct; often with to, toward, etc.
- Followed by against, on, or upon: to rest or rely, for support, comfort, etc.
- To hang outwards.
- To press against.