Cryptic crossword clue
In a heartless way, seized and released grouse

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

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The straight part
We know that "released grouse" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case released grouse = griped.
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 GRIPED mean?

GRIPED verb
  1. To complain; to whine.
  2. To annoy or bother.
  3. To tend to come up into the wind, as a ship which, when sailing close-hauled, requires constant labour at the helm.
  4. To pinch; to distress. Specifically, to cause pinching and spasmodic pain to the bowels of, as by the effects of certain purgative or indigestible substances.
  5. To suffer griping pains.
  6. To make a grab (to, towards, at or upon something).
  7. To seize or grasp.

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