The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word CHAPATTI
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The straight part
We know that "bread" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case bread = chapatti.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 CHAPATTI mean?
CHAPATTI noun- A simple circular, flat, unleavened bread made with sieved wholemeal flour and water, found in Indian cuisine.