Cryptic crossword clue
Lukewarm fare served up quietly inside 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "Lukewarm" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case lukewarm = tepid.
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 TEPID mean?

TEPID adjective
  1. Lukewarm; neither warm nor cool.
  2. Uninterested; exhibiting little passion or eagerness.

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