The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word LESSEE
I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
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More clues leading to the result LESSEE
- Tenant with not as much space, miserable ultimately
- Tenant with lower entrance on the outside
- He should honour contract to the letter
- Couple’s seeking to provide accommodation for tenant
- Renting party boat with drug shelter outside
- Tenant with a smaller amount midweek
- Tenant is short of pills?
- Charles seemingly welcoming tenant
- One dealing with a letter wanting money periodically
- Tenant becoming “tnant” on bottom of missive
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The straight part
We know that "Tenant" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case tenant = lessee.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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.
What does LESSEE mean?
LESSEE noun- An individual or a corporation who has the right of use of something of value, gained through a lease agreement with the real owner of the property.
- The entity to whom a lease is given, or who takes an estate by lease.
- Someone who is allowed to use a house, building, land etc. for a period of time in return for payment to the owner.