The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word TAKER
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More clues leading to the result TAKER
- One unlikely to give a little time, God’s heading off
- One accepting bet — selfish sort?
- Friend without question following termination of contract is acquisitive type
- One in receiving line thanks king and queen
- Bring demure Kate back, holding receiver
- One removing last of haemoglobin from large vessel
- One accepting offer thanks pair of royals
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The straight part
We know that "One accepting bet/selfish sort" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case one accepting bet/selfish sort = taker.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does TAKER mean?
TAKER noun- One who takes something.
- A person or thing that takes or receives, often more than he or she gives.
- One who is willing to participate in, or buy, something.