Cryptic crossword clue
Increase interest in security against debt very shortly introduced

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word LIVEN

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The straight part
We know that "Increase interest in" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case increase interest in = liven.
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 LIVEN mean?

LIVEN verb
  1. To cause to be more lively, or to become more lively.
LIVEN verb
  1. To be alive; to have life.
  2. To have permanent residence somewhere, to inhabit, to reside.
  3. To survive; to persevere; to continue.
  4. To cope.
  5. To pass life in a specified manner.
  6. To spend, as one's life; to pass; to maintain; to continue in, constantly or habitually.
  7. To act habitually in conformity with; to practice; to exemplify in one's way of life.
  8. To outlast danger; to float (said of a ship, boat, etc).
  9. (followed by "on" or "upon") To maintain or support one's existence; to provide for oneself; to feed; to subsist.
  10. To make the most of life; to experience a full, rich life.

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