Cryptic crossword clue
Hand in hand?

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

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The straight part
We know that "Hand" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case hand = joined.
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 JOINED mean?

JOINED verb
  1. To connect or combine into one; to put together.
  2. To come together; to meet.
  3. To come into the company of.
  4. To become a member of.
  5. To produce an intersection of data in two or more database tables.
  6. To unite in marriage.
  7. To enjoin upon; to command.
  8. To accept, or engage in, as a contest.

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