The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word ETCHED
I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
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More clues leading to the result ETCHED
- Made a lasting impression, got female going
- Made an impression and got fellow going
- Attacked with acid
- Very bad skin of warrior is cut and deeply lined
- What people who had designs on eating out did?
- Cut a slice of SomersetCheddar
- Made an impression as an artist
- Sad to let go of top two that made a distinct impression
- Impressed others with the man’s daughter
- Cut a piece of Somerset cheddar
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The straight part
We know that "Attacked with acid" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case attacked with acid = etched.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does ETCHED mean?
ETCHED verb- To cut into a surface with an acid or other corrosive substance in order to make a pattern. Best known as a technique for creating printing plates, but also used for decoration on metal, and, in modern industry, to make circuit boards.
- To engrave a surface.
- To make a lasting impression.
- To sketch; to delineate.
- Cut or dug into the surface as by etching.
- (of a muscle, body part or person) Toned and with a well-defined musculature.