Cryptic crossword clue
Ashen chief, one addicted to booze 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "Ashen" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case ashen = chalky.
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 CHALKY mean?

CHALKY adjective
  1. Consisting of or containing chalk.
  2. Resembling chalk in some way.
  3. Of a tournament: in which the favorites win, or expected to win, most of the games.

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