The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word PITTA
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More clues leading to the result PITTA
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The straight part
We know that "type of bread" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case type of bread = pitta.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 PITTA mean?
PITTA noun- A flat bread pouch used for making sandwiches such as gyros or falafels.
- Any passerine belonging to the taxonomic family Pittidae.