The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 plus 1 letter word DWELT -
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The straight part
We know that "Lived" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case lived = dwelt -.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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.
What does DWELT - mean?
DWELT - verb- To live; to reside.
- To linger (on) a particular thought, idea etc.; to remain fixated (on).
- To be in a given state.
- To abide; to remain; to continue.