Cryptic crossword clue
Christian virtue fills a need, somehow 4-6

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 11 letter word SELF-DENIAL

I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
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The straight part
We know that "Christian virtue" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case christian virtue = self-denial.
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 SELF-DENIAL mean?

SELF-DENIAL noun
  1. Action that sacrifices one's own benefit for the good of others.
  2. A refusal to recognize unpleasant realities.

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