Cryptic crossword clue
Cut up about Frenchwoman getting hit repeatedly 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "hit repeatedly" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case hit repeatedly = pommel.
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 POMMEL mean?

POMMEL noun
  1. The upper front brow of a saddle.
  2. A rounded knob or handle.
  3. The bat used in the game of knurr and spell or trap ball.
POMMEL verb
  1. To pound or beat.

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