The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word MOBBED
I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
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More clues leading to the result MOBBED
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The straight part
We know that "Surrounded" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case surrounded = mobbed.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does MOBBED mean?
MOBBED verb- To crowd around (someone), sometimes with hostility.
- To crowd into or around a place.
- To wrap up in, or cover with, a cowl.
- Crowded