Cryptic crossword clue
Pointless little sleep feeding state of anxiety 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "state of anxiety" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case state of anxiety = tizzy.
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 TIZZY mean?

TIZZY noun
  1. A state of nervous excitement, confusion, or distress; a dither.
  2. A sixpence; a tester.

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