The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word THRIVE
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More clues leading to the result THRIVE
- With time and human resources, one has to do well
- Three, reduced by one, divided by four: finish with flourish
- Flourish of trumpets at the start — king entering queen’s home
- Blossom fished out of Bath river
- Half of them turn up without introduction and get on
- Trio shortly found round higher figure getting to prosper
- In truth, rivers do well
- Loveless god, this person has to make strides
- Make headway in smooth rivers
- Couples initiating these risky ventures prosper
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The straight part
We know that "to make strides" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case to make strides = thrive.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does THRIVE mean?
THRIVE verb- To grow or increase stature; to grow vigorously or luxuriantly, to flourish.
- To increase in wealth or success; to prosper, be profitable.