Cryptic crossword clue
Wrest apart and scatter 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "scatter" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case scatter = strew.
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 STREW mean?

STREW verb
  1. (archaic except strewn) To distribute objects or pieces of something over an area, especially in a random manner.
  2. (archaic except strewn) To cover, or lie upon, by having been scattered.
  3. To spread abroad; to disseminate.

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