Cryptic crossword clue
A day goes terribly for a sailor 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "sailor" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case sailor = seadog.
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.
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What does SEADOG mean?

SEADOG noun
  1. A sailor accustomed to the sea.
  2. A pirate.
  3. A seal. (marine mammal)
  4. A charge resembling the talbot but with scales, webbed feet and a broad tail.
  5. A dogfish.
  6. An omen of bad luck.
  7. A white-topped wave in an estuary.

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