The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word ENVIED
I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
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More clues leading to the result ENVIED
- Was green jockey going through finish?
- English knight competed, being grudgingly admired
- Was jealous of girl embraced by English chap
- Coveted object receives bid
- Set one’s heart on cooked endive
- Begrudged having to compete in the final round
- Resented contest separating half of field
- Saw begrudgingly aim in struggle? The opposite
- . Resented having to contest in the final stage
- In conclusion, rival was green
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The straight part
We know that "Set one’s heart on" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case set one’s heart on = envied.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 ENVIED mean?
ENVIED adjective- That is the object of envy.
- To feel displeasure or hatred towards (someone) for their good fortune or possessions.
- To have envious feelings (at).
- To give (something) to (someone) grudgingly or reluctantly; to begrudge.
- To show malice or ill will; to rail.
- To do harm to; to injure; to disparage.
- To hate.
- To emulate.