Cryptic crossword clue
Having caught fever, aged queen is increasingly rough 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "increasingly rough" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case increasingly rough = vaguer.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does VAGUER mean?

VAGUER adjective
  1. Not clearly expressed; stated in indefinite terms.
  2. Not having a precise meaning.
  3. Not clearly defined, grasped, or understood; indistinct; slight.
  4. Not clearly felt or sensed; somewhat subconscious.
  5. Not thinking or expressing one’s thoughts clearly or precisely.
  6. Lacking expression; vacant.
  7. Not sharply outlined; hazy.
  8. Wandering; vagrant; vagabond.

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