Cryptic crossword clue
In entering Chinese secret society getting treatment for muscles? 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "treatment for muscles" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case treatment for muscles = toning.
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 TONING mean?

TONING verb
  1. To give a particular tone to
  2. To change the colour of
  3. To make (something) firmer
  4. To harmonize, especially in colour
  5. To utter with an affected tone.
TONING noun
  1. Use of colour; tone.

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