Cryptic crossword clue
Rear characters in Scooby-Doo following one that likes to eat 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "one that likes to eat" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case one that likes to eat = foody.
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 FOODY mean?

FOODY adjective
  1. Eatable; fit for food or consumption.
  2. Food-bearing; fertile; fruitful.
  3. Of, relating to, composed of, or supplying food.

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