The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word DANDER
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The straight part
We know that "What might become raised" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case what might become raised = dander.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 DANDER mean?
DANDER noun- Dandruff—scaly white dead skin flakes from the human scalp.
- Hair follicles and dead skin shed from mammals.
- Allergen particles that accumulate on and may be shed from the skin and fur of domestic animals, especially from household pets such as cats and dogs.
- A cinder; (in the plural) the refuse of a furnace
- Passion, temper, anger. Usually preceded by "have" or "get" and followed by "up".
- To wander about.
- To maunder, to talk incoherently.