Cryptic crossword clue
Lovers, elegant things impressing yours truly 6

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word SWAINS

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The straight part
We know that "Lovers" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case lovers = swains.
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 SWAINS mean?

SWAINS noun
  1. A young man or boy in service; a servant.
  2. A knight's servant; an attendant.
  3. A country labourer; a countryman, a rustic.
  4. A rural lover; a male sweetheart in a pastoral setting.

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