Cryptic crossword clue
After most of race, men finally keel over 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "keel over" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case keel over = careen.
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 CAREEN mean?

CAREEN noun
  1. The position of a ship laid on one side.
CAREEN verb
  1. To heave a ship down on one side so as to expose the other, in order to clean it of barnacles and weed, or to repair it below the water line.
  2. To tilt on one side.
  3. To lurch or sway violently from side to side.
  4. To tilt or lean while in motion.
  5. (chiefly US) To career, to move rapidly straight ahead, to rush carelessly.
  6. (chiefly US) To move swiftly and in an uncontrolled way.

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