Cryptic crossword clue
Lifting mechanism, actions for defence against strikers? 5,3,6

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 plus 3 plus 6 letter word BLOCK AND TACKLE

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Lifting mechanism" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case lifting mechanism = block and tackle.
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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