The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word AWEIGH
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The straight part
We know that "that describes a rising anchor" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case that describes a rising anchor = aweigh.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 AWEIGH mean?
AWEIGH adjective- Just drawn out of the ground, and hanging perpendicularly; atrip; said of the anchor.