Cryptic crossword clue
75% of prison is empty 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "empty" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case empty = hollow.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does HOLLOW mean?

HOLLOW noun
  1. A small valley between mountains.
  2. A sunken area or unfilled space in something solid; a cavity, natural or artificial.
  3. A sunken area.
  4. A feeling of emptiness.
HOLLOW verb
  1. To make a hole in something; to excavate
HOLLOW adjective
  1. (of something solid) Having an empty space or cavity inside.
  2. (of a sound) Distant, eerie; echoing, reverberating, as if in a hollow space; dull, muffled; often low-pitched.
  3. Without substance; having no real or significant worth; meaningless.
  4. Insincere, devoid of validity; specious.
  5. Concave; gaunt; sunken.
  6. Pertaining to hollow body position
HOLLOW adverb
  1. Completely, as part of the phrase beat hollow or beat all hollow.
HOLLOW interjection
  1. Hey, hello
HOLLOW verb
  1. To call or urge by shouting; to hollo.

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