The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word HEARTY
I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
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More clues leading to the result HEARTY
- Stalwart to try and try again, gutted
- Ambassador, cultured and exuberant
- Sporty type of male appreciative of painting etc
- Enthusiastic male team heading off
- Jovial man then pretentious
- Back-slapping male with cultural pretensions
- Warm about right and friendly, ultimately?
- Boisterous girls on a night out ignoring new prince
- Make out tinny, hollow sound
- Vigorous technique in call for attention
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The straight part
We know that "Sporty type" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case sporty type = hearty.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does HEARTY mean?
HEARTY noun- A term of familiar address and fellowship among sailors.
- Warm and cordial towards another person
- Energetic, active or eager.
- Cheerful, vivacious.
- Exhibiting strength; firm
- Promoting strength; nourishing.