Cryptic crossword clue
Watch bottom with round bits protruding 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "with round bits protruding" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case with round bits protruding = lobed.
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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