Cryptic crossword clue
Evil looks good put next to certain Roman deities 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "Evil looks" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case evil looks = glares.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does GLARES mean?

GLARES noun
  1. An intense, blinding light.
  2. Showy brilliance; gaudiness.
  3. An angry or fierce stare.
  4. A call collision; the situation where an incoming call occurs at the same time as an outgoing call.
  5. A smooth, bright, glassy surface.
  6. A viscous, transparent substance; glair.

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