The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word WHINGE
I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
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More clues leading to the result WHINGE
- Grouse fly east, retaining height
- Beef joint presented by wife
- Grouse fly east retaining height
- Wife gets joint that’s beef
- Women’s joint complaint
- Find fault, whether there’s good in it or not
- What’s turning point after Western protest?
- Complaint from wife having turn
- Beef in hotel consumed by footballer right away
- Women’s focal point when joining is to complain!
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The straight part
We know that "beef" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case beef = whinge.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does WHINGE mean?
WHINGE noun- A cry.
- A peevish complaint.
- To complain, especially in an annoying or persistent manner.
- To whine.