Cryptic crossword clue
See old lover being hugged — a provocative lady maybe? 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "a provocative lady maybe? /a provocative lady maybe?" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case a provocative lady maybe? /a provocative lady maybe? = sexpot.
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 SEXPOT mean?

SEXPOT noun
  1. A sexy person.

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