The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word NESTLE
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More clues leading to the result NESTLE
- Sit comfortably - some honest leisure
- What young often do in earnest - learn
- Lie safely masked by dishonest leader
- Cuddle some felt sentimental about
- Cosy up with chocolate provider
- Wife about to leave NE city to settle down
- Move into comfortable position as multinational company
- Holy man left in endless poverty is to stay snug
- Finest lettuce sandwiches curl up
- Edges of notice, somewhat loose, curl up
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The straight part
We know that "to stay snug" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case to stay snug = nestle.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 NESTLE mean?
NESTLE verb- To settle oneself comfortably and snugly.
- To press oneself against another affectionately.
- To lie half-hidden or in shelter.
- To build or sit upon a nest.
- Of a bird: to look after its young.
- To move or place into a comfortable position