Cryptic crossword clue
Persuades x and y? 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "Persuades" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case persuades = coaxes.
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 COAXES mean?

COAXES verb
  1. To fondle, kid, pet, tease.
  2. To wheedle, persuade (a person, organisation, animal etc.) gradually or by use of flattery to do something.
  3. To carefully manipulate into a particular desired state, situation or position.
COAXES noun
  1. One of the directional motion vectors perpendicular to a cocone.

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