Cryptic crossword clue
Out-of-tune backing in ‘God Only Knows’ 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "Out-of-tune" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case out-of-tune = wonky.
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 WONKY mean?

WONKY noun
  1. A subgenre of electronic music employing unstable rhythms, complex time signatures, and mid-range synths.
WONKY adjective
  1. Lopsided, misaligned or off-centre.
  2. Feeble, shaky or rickety.
  3. (especially Usenet) Suffering from intermittent bugs.
  4. Generally incorrect.
WONKY adjective
  1. Technically worded, in the style of jargon.

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