Cryptic crossword clue
Secret attacker‘s affectionate partner

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

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The straight part
We know that "Secret attacker/affectionate partner" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case secret attacker/affectionate partner = hugger.
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 HUGGER mean?

HUGGER noun
  1. One who hugs or embraces.
HUGGER verb
  1. To conceal; to lurk in ambush.

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