Cryptic crossword clue
What’s not good about novel being hit? 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "hit" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case hit = bashed.
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 BASHED mean?

BASHED verb
  1. To strike heavily.
  2. To collide.
  3. To criticize harshly.
  4. To masturbate.
BASHED verb
  1. To abash; to disconcert or be disconcerted or put out of countenance.

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