Cryptic crossword clue
Clipped, as shirtsleeves often are? 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "Clipped/as shirtsleeves often are" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case clipped/as shirtsleeves often are = cuffed.
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 CUFFED mean?

CUFFED verb
  1. To furnish with cuffs.
  2. To handcuff.
CUFFED verb
  1. To hit, as a reproach, particularly with the open palm to the head; to slap.
  2. To fight; to scuffle; to box.
  3. To buffet.
CUFFED adjective
  1. Fitted with a cuff.

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