Cryptic crossword clue
Ginger Rogers initially heeded advice, abandoning bad habit when dancing 3-6

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

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Buddy explains!

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What does RED HEADED mean?

RED HEADED adjective
  1. Having red hair
  2. Having a red head

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