Cryptic crossword clue
In spin, Lion’s caught by Hammer 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "Hammer" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case hammer = plexor.
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What does PLEXOR mean?

PLEXOR noun
  1. A hammer (or other instrument) used to test a person's reflexes.

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