Was inclined to, if one cared for (6)
I believe the answer is:
tended
This could be a double definition.
'was inclined' is the first definition.
(I've seen this before)
'one cared for' is the second definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
'to if' is the link.
This may not be right. Some or all of it may belong to one of the definitions.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for tended that I've seen before include "Had an inclination, or looked after" , "Had leaning toward, or looke after" , "Inclined or leaned towards" , "Nursed" , "Inclined towards or took care of" .)