The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word SPOUSE
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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More clues leading to the result SPOUSE
- Partner in second Post Office application
- Pickle got into by Penny’s husband
- Husband’s back after dropping an E
- Uplifting theatre activities consume partner
- Favour topless partner
- Other half of duck, covering top of pancake
- Partner sees prince in pickle
- Soft pickle sandwiches, mate!
- Partner puts first of pants in to soak
- Perhaps wife needs support after blowing top
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The straight part
We know that "Perhaps wife" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case perhaps wife = spouse.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 SPOUSE mean?
SPOUSE noun- A person in a marriage or marital relationship.
- To wed; to espouse.