Cryptic crossword clue
Was in awe of agent holding attention 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "Was in awe of" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case was in awe of = feared.
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 FEARED mean?

FEARED verb
  1. To feel fear about (something or someone); to be afraid of; to consider or expect with alarm.
  2. To feel fear (about something).
  3. (used with for) To worry about, to feel concern for, to be afraid for.
  4. To venerate; to feel awe towards.
  5. To regret.
  6. To cause fear to; to frighten.
  7. To be anxious or solicitous for.
  8. To suspect; to doubt.
FEARED adjective
  1. Pertaining to someone or thing that causes great fear in others.

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