Cryptic crossword clue
Man to live with Nancy off and on 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "Man" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case man = benny.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does BENNY mean?

BENNY noun
  1. An amphetamine tablet.
  2. A tantrum; a fit of furious or erratic behaviour.
BENNY verb
  1. (usually with "up") To take amphetamines.
BENNY noun
  1. A benefit.
BENNY noun
  1. An overcoat.
  2. A straw hat.
BENNY noun
  1. (originally United States) A dish consisting of slices of English muffins with poached eggs, ham or bacon and hollandaise sauce.

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