Cryptic crossword clue
Filipino crop a bit in front by this summer 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "Filipino crop" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case filipino crop = abaca.
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 ABACA mean?

ABACA noun
  1. Musa textilis, a species of banana tree native to the Philippines grown for its textile, rope- and papermaking fibre.
  2. The fiber of this plant, used in rope.

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