The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word JUICY
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The straight part
We know that "rather scandalous?" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case rather scandalous? = juicy.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 JUICY mean?
JUICY adjective- Having lots of juice.
- (of a story, etc.) Exciting; titillating.
- (of a blow, strike, etc.) Strong, painful.
- Voluptuous, curvy, thick.