Cryptic crossword clue
Batsmen hoping to do this adopt a determined attitude? 4,1,5

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 plus 1 plus 5 letter word MAKE A STAND

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The straight part
We know that "adopt a determined attitude?" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case adopt a determined attitude? = make a stand.
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