Cryptic crossword clue
Waited patiently – I had, in bed 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "Waited patiently" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case waited patiently = bided.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does BIDED mean?

BIDED verb
  1. To bear; to endure; to tolerate.
  2. To dwell or reside in a location; to abide.
  3. To wait; to be in expectation; to stay; to remain.
  4. To wait for; to await.

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