Cryptic crossword clue
Admiral in the hold for fighting? 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "Admiral/hold for fighting" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case admiral/hold for fighting = nelson.
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 NELSON mean?

NELSON noun
  1. A score of 111, sometimes considered to be unlucky.
  2. A wrestling hold in which a wrestler's arm is locked behind his back.

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