Cryptic crossword clue
Musical style of a tug in distress 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "Musical style" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case musical style = fugato.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does FUGATO mean?

FUGATO noun
  1. A fugal passage in a composition that is not a strict or complete fugue.

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