Cryptic crossword clue
Crown, say, finally reacted with wounded pride 6

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "with wounded pride" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case with wounded pride = piqued.
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What does PIQUED mean?

PIQUED verb
  1. To wound the pride of; to excite to anger.
  2. To take pride in; to pride oneself on.
  3. To stimulate (a feeling, emotion); to offend by slighting; to excite (someone) to action by causing resentment or jealousy.
PIQUED verb
  1. To score a pique against.
PIQUED adjective
  1. Annoyed, usually mildly and temporarily, especially by an offense to one's pride or honor.

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