Cryptic crossword clue
Ultimately failing, I am what I am, one's usually conceded 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "one's usually conceded" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case one's usually conceded = gimme.
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 GIMME mean?

GIMME noun
  1. That which is easily obtained, or certain to occur.

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