Cryptic crossword clue
Sloppy upfront, Manchester United lacking confidence 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "Sloppy" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case sloppy = mushy.
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 MUSHY mean?

MUSHY adjective
  1. Resembling or having the consistency of mush; semiliquid, pasty, or granular.
  2. Soft; squishy.
  3. Overly sappy, corny, or cheesy; maudlin.

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