Cryptic crossword clue
Tough-guy actor seen in Duchamp’s fountain perhaps?

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

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The straight part
We know that "Tough-guy actor" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case tough-guy actor = bogart.
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 BOGART mean?

BOGART noun
  1. An obnoxious, selfish and overbearing person; an attention hog.
BOGART verb
  1. To selfishly take or keep something; to hog; especially to hold a joint (marijuana) dangling between the lips instead of passing it on.
  2. To get something by bullying, intimidation; be a tough guy.

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