The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word BAKER
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More clues leading to the result BAKER
- Able follower once — one generating turnover, perhaps
- Odd bits of blackberry one found in tub in nursery?
- Tradesman Charlie once followed, able to come first?
- One who makes bloomers?
- Worker using kitchen roller about to leave
- With Charlie gone, angel cakes are made by him
- Madeleine might be seen at this retailer
- His dozen may be unlucky for some
- Cook delivers off-break
- Cook that gets smashed in break
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The straight part
We know that "one found in tub in nursery" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case one found in tub in nursery = baker.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 BAKER mean?
BAKER noun- A person who bakes and sells bread, cakes and similar items.
- A portable oven for baking.