Cryptic crossword clue
Doctor says one needs treatment for a period in the tropics 3,6

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 3 plus 6 letter word DRY SEASON

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The straight part
We know that "a period in the tropics" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case a period in the tropics = dry season.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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