The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word BLAIR
I've seen this crossword clue in The Times
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More clues leading to the result BLAIR
- Recalled part of serial by Orwell, in fact
- MP in 1983, initially, he was recalled for 1984
- Old PM to roar audibly
- Once a premier British hideaway
- Former leader writer using a pseudonym
- Former PM, worried by Inland Revenue
- Loud harsh noise to be heard
- L — some dictatorial bastard from the right?
- Politician´s right to support bailout
- Political leader overthrown in gladiatorial battle
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The straight part
We know that "Orwell, in fact" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case orwell, in fact = blair.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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