Cryptic crossword clue
Some fatso ate nothing like porridge 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "like porridge" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case like porridge = oaten.
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 OATEN mean?

OATEN adjective
  1. Made of oats

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