Cryptic crossword clue
Maiden languorously embraces trainee in a gentle manner 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "in a gentle manner" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case in a gentle manner = mildly.
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 MILDLY mean?

MILDLY adverb
  1. In a mild manner.
  2. To a mild degree; slightly.

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