Cryptic crossword clue
Danced beginning and end of bolero with retired film star 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "Danced" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case danced = bopped.
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 BOPPED mean?

BOPPED verb
  1. To strike gently or playfully.
BOPPED verb
  1. To dance to this music, or any sort of popular music with a strong beat.
  2. To have sex.

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