Cryptic crossword clue
Head of nunnery held by tiresome person tolerated 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "tolerated" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case tolerated = borne.
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 BORNE mean?

BORNE verb
  1. To carry or convey, literally or figuratively.
  2. To support, sustain, or endure.
  3. To support, keep up, or maintain.
  4. To press or impinge upon.
  5. To produce, yield, give birth to.
  6. (originally nautical) To be, or head, in a specific direction or azimuth (from somewhere).
  7. To gain or win.
BORNE adjective
  1. Carried, supported.

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