Cryptic crossword clue
Putting answer in crossword, after using pen in the beginning, results in difficulty  6

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

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The straight part
We know that "difficulty" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case difficulty = plight.
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 PLIGHT mean?

PLIGHT noun
  1. A dire or unfortunate situation.
  2. A (neutral) condition or state.
  3. Good health.
PLIGHT noun
  1. Responsibility for ensuing consequences; risk; danger; peril.
  2. An instance of danger or peril; a dangerous moment or situation.
  3. Blame; culpability; fault; wrong-doing; sin; crime.
  4. One's office; duty; charge.
  5. That which is exposed to risk; that which is plighted or pledged; security; a gage; a pledge.
PLIGHT verb
  1. To expose to risk; to pledge.
  2. Specifically, to pledge (one's troth etc.) as part of a marriage ceremony.
  3. To promise (oneself) to someone, or to do something.
PLIGHT verb
  1. To weave; to braid; to fold; to plait.
PLIGHT noun
  1. A network; a plait; a fold; rarely a garment.

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