Cryptic crossword clue
Panic newspaper spread about doctor joining hospital 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "Panic" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case panic = fright.
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 FRIGHT mean?

FRIGHT noun
  1. A state of terror excited by the sudden appearance of danger; sudden and violent fear, usually of short duration; a sudden alarm.
  2. Anything strange, ugly or shocking, producing a feeling of alarm or aversion.
FRIGHT verb
  1. To frighten.
FRIGHT adjective
  1. Frightened; afraid; affright

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