Cryptic crossword clue
Worked up at centre in Leeds after tax HQ, being contracted 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "Worked up" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case worked up = irate.
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 IRATE mean?

IRATE adjective
  1. Extremely angry; wrathful; enraged.

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