Cryptic crossword clue
Like a brave chap protecting one, for the most part 6

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Sunday Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "for the most part" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case for the most part = manly.
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 MANLY mean?

MANLY adjective
  1. Having the characteristics of a man.
  2. Having qualities befitting a man; courageous, resolute, noble.

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