Cryptic crossword clue
A French African free from ropes 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "free from ropes" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case free from ropes = unmoor.
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 UNMOOR mean?

UNMOOR verb
  1. To unfix or unsecure (a moored boat).
  2. To weigh anchor.

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