Cryptic crossword clue
Subsequently, we had scattered 5

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

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

SOWED verb
  1. To scatter, disperse, or plant (seeds).
  2. To spread abroad; to propagate.
  3. To scatter over; to besprinkle.

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