Cryptic crossword clue
Resolute having taken time out, workable at a stretch? 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "workable at a stretch" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case workable at a stretch = doughy.
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 DOUGHY mean?

DOUGHY adjective
  1. Having the characteristics of dough especially in appearance or consistency: as

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