What does the cryptic crossword clue "Bottomless den concealed by foxy to a great extent (6)" mean?

The definition is "to a great extent". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). DE (synonym="DE") in WILY (synonym="WILY") = WIDELY; definition: "to a great extent" The answer is WIDELY.

Bottomless den concealed by foxy to a great extent (6)

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