Cryptic crossword clue
So useful a person wasn’t paid anything? 2-2

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word GO-TO

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The straight part
We know that "So useful a person" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case so useful a person = go-to.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does GO-TO mean?

GO-TO noun
  1. A person or thing that is one's choice to go to (for some purpose).
GO-TO adjective
  1. Desired; desirable; of choice.
  2. Reliable; likely to perform in difficult circumstances.

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