Cryptic crossword clue
Beautiful old vase originally captured by Baroque painter 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "Beautiful" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case beautiful = lovely.
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 LOVELY mean?

LOVELY noun
  1. An attractive, lovely person, especially a (professional) beauty.
  2. Term of fond address.
  3. A lovely object.
LOVELY adjective
  1. Beautiful; charming; very pleasing in form, looks, tone, or manner.
  2. Very nice, wonderful.
  3. Inspiring love or friendship; amiable.
  4. Loving, filled with love.
LOVELY adverb
  1. In a lovely fashion or manner; beautifully.
LOVELY adjective
  1. Worthy of praise.

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