The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word SAVAGE
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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More clues leading to the result SAVAGE
- Wildly attack bible defended by wise man
- Wild herb found around Virginia
- Brutal, apart from having silver lining
- Monster sale vast – gear all fifty percent off
- Wild when bible’s assimilated by wise man
- Viciously criticise wise one penning a bible
- Primitive Bible kept by wise person
- Brutal attack
- A set in Vegas, rocking wild
- Wise person carrying English Bible — hoping to convert me?
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The straight part
We know that "hoping to convert me?" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case hoping to convert me? = savage.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does SAVAGE mean?
SAVAGE noun- An uncivilized or feral human; a barbarian.
- A defiant person.
- To attack or assault someone or something ferociously or without restraint.
- To criticise vehemently.
- (of an animal) To attack with the teeth.
- To make savage.
- Wild; not cultivated.
- Barbaric; not civilized.
- Fierce and ferocious.
- Brutal, vicious or merciless.
- Unpleasant or unfair.
- Great, brilliant, amazing.
- Nude; naked.