Cryptic crossword clue
Lose temper in case, tackling nasty Attorney General 4,1,6

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 plus 1 plus 6 letter word BLOW A GASKET

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The straight part
We know that "Lose temper" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case lose temper = blow a gasket.
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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