Cryptic crossword clue
Debuts for Arsenal defenders in side finding progress difficult 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "finding progress difficult" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case finding progress difficult = wading.
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 WADING mean?

WADING verb
  1. To walk through water or something that impedes progress.
  2. To progress with difficulty
  3. To walk through (water or similar impediment); to pass through by wading
  4. To enter recklessly.
WADING noun
  1. The act of one who wades.
WADING adjective
  1. Appropriate to wade in.
  2. Which wades (usually said of birds).

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