Cryptic crossword clue
Castigate solicitor after welcome 3,3

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 3 plus 3 letter word HIT OUT

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The straight part
We know that "Castigate" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case castigate = hit out.
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 HIT OUT mean?

HIT OUT noun
  1. A match or session, particularly for practice.
  2. A penalty shot, awarded when the ball is deemed to have been sent out of play deliberately.
  3. A fast gallop.
  4. An instance of knocking the ball out of a ruck contest.

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