Cryptic crossword clue
It's tricky holding rod back securely 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "securely" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case securely = snugly.
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 SNUGLY mean?

SNUGLY adverb
  1. Tightly, with limited space to move, in a snug manner.

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