Cryptic crossword clue
Unkempt heavy-metal fan repenting, reborn in part 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "Unkempt" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case unkempt = grebo.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does GREBO mean?

GREBO noun
  1. (predominantly West Midlands) A greaser or biker; a member of any alternative subculture, as opposed to a chav or townie.
  2. A member of a United Kingdom subculture of the late 1980s and early 1990s, musically affiliated with garage rock and electronica, typically wearing baggy clothes and hair in high ponytails.

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