Cryptic crossword clue
Reportedly chicken, possibly after area's in conflict 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "in/conflict" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case in/conflict = afoul.
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 AFOUL mean?

AFOUL adverb
  1. (principally nautical) In a state of collision or entanglement.
  2. (with of) In a state of entanglement or conflict (with).

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