Cryptic crossword clue
American chap pinches gold, having no principles 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "having no principles" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case having no principles = amoral.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does AMORAL mean?

AMORAL adjective
  1. (of acts) Neither moral nor immoral.
  2. (of people) Not believing in or caring for morality and immorality.

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