Cryptic crossword clue
Hear and defend ill-treated liberal 4-6

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 11 letter word FREE-HANDED

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The straight part
We know that "liberal" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case liberal = free-handed.
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 FREE-HANDED mean?

FREE-HANDED verb
  1. To conduct a procedure involving use of the hands without any helping device or guide.
FREE-HANDED adjective
  1. Openhanded; generous.
  2. Freehand, unassisted.
  3. Unconstrained.
  4. Having empty hands.
  5. Transferable to other assets.
FREE-HANDED adverb
  1. Generously.
  2. Unassisted.
  3. In an unconstrained manner.

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