The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word CONSORT
I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
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More clues leading to the result CONSORT
- Wife perhaps a Tory type
- Dupe kind companion
- Partner’s arguments against leading to nought, right?
- A reason not to arrange for a wife, maybe
- Companion, character on the right?
- Partner of the right type
- Royal spouse, criminal type
- Tory type, as Prince Philip is?
- Agree to study before class
- Deceive kind partner
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The straight part
We know that "Royal spouse" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case royal spouse = consort.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 CONSORT mean?
CONSORT noun- The spouse of a monarch.
- A husband, wife, companion or partner.
- A ship accompanying another.
- Association or partnership.
- A group or company, especially of musicians playing the same type of instrument.
- Harmony of sounds; concert, as of musical instruments.
- To associate or keep company (with).
- To be in agreement.