The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word GET-UP
I've seen this crossword clue in Independent
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More clues leading to the result GET-UP
Buddy explains!

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What does GET-UP mean?
GET-UP noun- Enthusiastic and energetic drive or ambition
- A costume or outfit, especially one that is ostentatious or otherwise unusual.
- A fight or altercation.
- Layout and production style, as of a magazine.