The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word BECALM
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More clues leading to the result BECALM
- Doctor holding delicate fabric up still
- Make still from bits of alembic I discarded
- Salve keeping City still
- Still recalling cream lace bra cups
- There’s something fragrant about London’s city still
- Medal sunny state’s secured still
- Still good advice to the overexcited
- Pacify a follower of Tooting with endless charity
- Something soothing entertains the Election Commission still
- Trainer's advice to keep motionless
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The straight part
We know that "Make still" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case make still = becalm.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 BECALM mean?
BECALM verb- To make calm or still; make quiet; calm.
- To deprive (a ship) of wind, so that it cannot move (usually in passive).