Cryptic crossword clue
Happen to see, finally, female during social event 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "Happen" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case happen = befall.
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 BEFALL mean?

BEFALL noun
  1. Case; instance; circumstance; event; incident; accident.
BEFALL verb
  1. To fall upon; fall all over; overtake
  2. To happen.
  3. To happen to.
  4. To fall.

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