Cryptic crossword clue
Ran and ran, bearing pained expression 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "Ran" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case ran = flowed.
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 FLOWED mean?

FLOWED verb
  1. To move as a fluid from one position to another.
  2. To proceed; to issue forth.
  3. To move or match smoothly, gracefully, or continuously.
  4. To have or be in abundance; to abound, so as to run or flow over.
  5. To hang loosely and wave.
  6. To rise, as the tide; opposed to ebb.
  7. To arrange (text in a wordprocessor, etc.) so that it wraps neatly into a designated space; to reflow.
  8. To cover with water or other liquid; to overflow; to inundate; to flood.
  9. To cover with varnish.
  10. To discharge excessive blood from the uterus.

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