Cryptic crossword clue
New setter’s joining Times, a selfish sort? 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "a selfish sort?" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case a selfish sort? = nimby.
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What does NIMBY mean?

NIMBY noun
  1. (usually derogatory) Someone who objects to the building of an undesirable structure in their neighborhood, especially in public policy debate.
NIMBY adjective
  1. Not wanting to have to deal with unpleasant or distasteful things near them.

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