Cryptic crossword clue
Wife took out a little whip! Kneel submissively 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "Kneel submissively" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case kneel submissively = kowtow.
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 KOWTOW mean?

KOWTOW noun
  1. The act of kowtowing.
KOWTOW verb
  1. To grovel, act in a very submissive manner.
  2. To kneel and bow low enough to touch one’s forehead to the ground.
  3. To bow very deeply.

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