Cryptic crossword clue
Swindles male caught in frenzied lust 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "Swindles" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case swindles = mulcts.
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 MULCTS mean?

MULCTS noun
  1. A fine or penalty, especially a pecuniary one.
MULCTS verb
  1. To impose such a fine or penalty.
  2. To swindle (someone) out of money.

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