What does the cryptic crossword clue "Batter is extremely tough and impetuous (6)" mean?

The definition is "Batter". The wordplay uses charade, parts. TH (middle of "tough") + RASH (synonym of "impetuous") [outer letters: "extremely"]; definition: "Batter" The answer is THRASH.

Batter is extremely tough and impetuous (6)

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