Cryptic crossword clue
That hurts, when described by rising journalist as a contemptible person 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "contemptible person" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case contemptible person = douche.
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 DOUCHE mean?

DOUCHE noun
  1. A jet or current of water or vapour directed upon some part of the body to benefit it medicinally; in particular, such a jet directed at the vagina for vaginal irrigation.
  2. Something that produces the jet or current in the previous sense, such as a syringe.
  3. A jet or spray of any liquid.
DOUCHE verb
  1. To administer a douche to; to shower; to douse
  2. To use a douche.
DOUCHE noun
  1. A jerk or asshole; a mean or rude person; someone seen as being arrogant, snobby or obnoxious.
  2. A sterile container which holds the fluid used for giving a vaginal douche.
  3. Any social misfit; a doofus, dork, or nerd.

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