Cryptic crossword clue
Kidnapping ending in distress, of course 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "Kidnapping" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case kidnapping = snatch.
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 SNATCH mean?

SNATCH noun
  1. A quick grab or catch.
  2. A competitive weightlifting event in which a barbell is lifted from the platform to locked arms overhead in a smooth continuous movement.
  3. A piece of some sound, usually music or conversation.
  4. The vulva.
  5. A brief period of exertion.
  6. A catching of the voice.
  7. A hasty snack; a bite to eat.
  8. A quibble.
SNATCH verb
  1. To grasp and remove quickly.
  2. To attempt to seize something suddenly.
  3. To take or seize hastily, abruptly, or without permission or ceremony.
  4. To steal.
  5. (by extension) To take (a victory) at the last moment.
  6. To do something quickly in the limited time available.

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