Cryptic crossword clue
Most painful? Then put your feet up 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "Most painful" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case most painful = sorest.
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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What does SOREST mean?

SOREST adjective
  1. Causing pain or discomfort; painfully sensitive.
  2. Sensitive; tender; easily pained, grieved, or vexed; very susceptible of irritation.
  3. Dire; distressing.
  4. Feeling animosity towards someone; annoyed or angered.
  5. Criminal; wrong; evil.

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