The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word BOLDER
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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More clues leading to the result BOLDER
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What does BOLDER mean?
BOLDER adjective- Courageous, daring.
- Visually striking; conspicuous.
- (of typefaces) Having thicker strokes than the ordinary form of the typeface.
- Presumptuous, forward or impudent.
- Naughty; insolent; badly-behaved.
- Full-bodied.
- Pornographic; depicting nudity.
- Steep or abrupt.