Cryptic crossword clue
What’s strongly articulated with respect to rearing brood? 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "What’s strongly articulated" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case what’s strongly articulated = fortis.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does FORTIS mean?

FORTIS noun
  1. A fortis consonant.
FORTIS adjective
  1. Strongly articulated (of a consonant), hence voiceless.

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