Cryptic crossword clue
Gay arrest traditionally undertaken by women 4-6

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 11 letter word PINK-COLLAR

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The straight part
We know that "traditionally undertaken by women" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case traditionally undertaken by women = pink-collar.
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 PINK-COLLAR mean?

PINK-COLLAR adjective
  1. Of or pertaining to employees in predominantly female service industries.

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