The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word ASSUME
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More clues leading to the result ASSUME
- Like total energy? Take it!
- Suppose example doesn’t begin to contain problem?
- Guess when birds turned north
- Fool’s turn, I guess
- Suspect finding problem in court proceedings, heading off
- Don amuses, clowning about
- Appropriate turkey, bird held back
- Dancing amuses when appropriate
- Take on an amount in rough sea
- Reckon like tot finishing with toe
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The straight part
We know that "Guess" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case guess = assume.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.
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What does ASSUME mean?
ASSUME verb- To authenticate by means of belief; to surmise; to suppose to be true, especially without proof
- To take on a position, duty or form
- To adopt a feigned quality or manner; to claim without right; to arrogate
- To receive, adopt (a person)
- To adopt (an idea or cause)