Hard bit of bread (5)
I believe the answer is:
crust
(Other definitions for crust that I've seen before include "Hard outer coating" , "Hard knowledge" , "Hard exterior" , "Rind" , "Pie covering" .)
I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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