Cryptic crossword clue
Secure — in hair-raising fashion? 4,2

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 plus 2 letter word LOCK UP

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The straight part
We know that "Secure" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case secure = lock up.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does LOCK UP mean?

LOCK UP noun
  1. A jail cell, or a period of incarceration.
  2. A storage unit with a door secured by a padlock or deadbolt; a garage
  3. A device for locking type into position for printing.
  4. (by extension) A fixed layout involving one or more logos and possibly related text.

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