Cryptic crossword clue
After taunting Eton, I received good kicking 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "kicking" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case kicking = toeing.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
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What does TOEING mean?

TOEING verb
  1. To furnish (a stocking, etc.) with a toe.
  2. To touch, tap or kick with the toes.
  3. To touch or reach with the toes; to come fully up to.
  4. To fasten (a piece) by driving a fastener at a near-45-degree angle through the side (of the piece) into the piece to which it is to be fastened.
  5. To mishit a golf ball with the toe of the club.
TOEING noun
  1. Light footwork

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