Cryptic crossword clue
Concerning this brave man falling short against an enemy from the east

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

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The straight part
We know that "Concerning this" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case concerning this = hereof.
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 HEREOF mean?

HEREOF adverb
  1. Of this; concerning this.
  2. From or as a result of this.

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