Cryptic crossword clue
It’s profitable however loathsome, giving away sources 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "It’s profitable" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case it’s profitable = utile.
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 UTILE mean?

UTILE noun
  1. A theoretical unit of measure of utility, for indicating a supposed quantity of satisfaction derived from an economic transaction.
UTILE adjective
  1. Useful.

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