Cryptic crossword clue
America rejected proposal after commencement, causing hurt 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "causing hurt" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case causing hurt = suffer.
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 SUFFER mean?

SUFFER verb
  1. To undergo hardship.
  2. To feel pain.
  3. To become worse.
  4. To endure, undergo.
  5. To allow.

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