Cryptic crossword clue
Asked to dump van with toxic additive 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "with toxic additive" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case with toxic additive = leaded.
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 LEADED mean?

LEADED verb
  1. To cover, fill, or affect with lead
  2. To place leads between the lines of.
LEADED adjective
  1. Held in place by strips of lead.
  2. Containing or treated with the element lead.
  3. Containing tetraethyllead.

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