Cryptic crossword clue
Note written by American without others around 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "without others around" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case without others around = solus.
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 SOLUS mean?

SOLUS adjective
  1. Alone, unaccompanied (as a stage direction)

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