The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word DETEST
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More clues leading to the result DETEST
- Recoil from media bigwig up on trial
- Hate exam after getting low grades
- Really dislike half of side before cricket international
- Dislike cuddling partner keeping TV turned up
- Loathe getting low grades on exam
- Can’t stand to let off e.g. MOT?
- Journalist about to face ordeal with hate being shown
- . Really hate Dutch quiz European puts on
- Hate seeing trusty top steed sent to the knacker’s yard
- Abhor English international supporting Germany
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The straight part
We know that "Recoil from" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case recoil from = detest.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 DETEST mean?
DETEST verb- To dislike intensely; to loathe.
- To witness against; to denounce; to condemn.