Cryptic crossword clue
A short way, being held by female, to get an erection? 6

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word HARDEN

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The straight part
We know that "get an erection?" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case get an erection? = harden.
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 HARDEN mean?

HARDEN verb
  1. To become hard (tough, resistant to pressure).
  2. To make something hard or harder (tough, resistant to pressure).
  3. To strengthen.
  4. To modify (a website or other system) to make it resistant to malicious attacks.
  5. To become or make (a person or thing) resistant or less sensitive.
  6. To become or make (a consonant) more fortis.
HARDEN noun
  1. A coarse kind of linen made from hurds.

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