Cryptic crossword clue
Lead actor, abducted by spouses, surrenders 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "surrenders" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case surrenders = waives.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does WAIVES mean?

WAIVES verb
  1. To relinquish (a right etc.); to give up claim to; to forego.
  2. To put aside, avoid.
  3. To outlaw (someone).
  4. To abandon, give up (someone or something).
WAIVES verb
  1. To move from side to side; to sway.
  2. To stray, wander.
WAIVES noun
  1. A woman put out of the protection of the law; an outlawed woman.
  2. A waif; a castaway.

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