The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word KISMET
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More clues leading to the result KISMET
- Satisfied with endless show of affection? That's fate
- What must be paid for after brief smack?
- Sign of love shortly encountered: that’s fate
- After endless smooch, satisfied with one’s lot!
- Musical token of affection cut short by opera house
- With only one small plea to 27 down, beginning to tempt fate
- Lot of junk is metal
- Reckless mistake, throwing away a lot in life
- Fate encountered after short embrace
- Destiny fulfilled after brief snog
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The straight part
We know that "What must be" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case what must be = kismet.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 KISMET mean?
KISMET noun- Fate; a predetermined or unavoidable destiny.