Cryptic crossword clue
Stroke and massage podgy dad with gel 5-6

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 plus 6 letter word DOGGY PADDLE

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Stroke" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case stroke = doggy paddle.
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 DOGGY PADDLE mean?

DOGGY PADDLE noun
  1. A swimming stroke in the style of a dog swimming. The swimmer lies on their chest and moves their hands and legs alternately.
  2. The swimming method used by dogs and other four-legged mammals, with head above water and front legs vigorously paddling.

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