Cryptic crossword clue
Exist essentially in loveless heroine surprisingly

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

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The straight part
We know that "Exist essentially" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case exist essentially = inhere.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does INHERE mean?

INHERE verb
  1. To be inherent; to be an essential or intrinsic part of; to be fixed or permanently incorporated with something

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