Cryptic crossword clue
Favourite theory, being extremely selective? It’s not important 5

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Sunday Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "not important" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case not important = petty.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does PETTY mean?

PETTY noun
  1. (usually in the plural) A little schoolboy, either in grade or size.
  2. A class or school for young schoolboys.
  3. An outhouse: an outbuilding used as a lavatory.
PETTY adjective
  1. Little, small, secondary in rank or importance.
  2. Insignificant, trifling, or inconsiderable.
  3. Narrow-minded, small-minded.
  4. Begrudging in nature, especially over insignificant matters.

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