Cryptic crossword clue
Ill-tempered figure has succeeded for first time 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "Ill-tempered" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case ill-tempered = shirty.
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 SHIRTY mean?

SHIRTY adjective
  1. Ill-tempered or annoyed.

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