Cryptic crossword clue
Alpine cycling affecting gland 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "affecting gland" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case affecting gland = pineal.
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What does PINEAL mean?

PINEAL noun
  1. The pineal gland.
PINEAL adjective
  1. In the shape of a pine cone.
  2. Pertaining to the pineal gland.

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