Cryptic crossword clue
Australian leaving several dodgy bars 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "bars" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case bars = levers.
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What does LEVERS mean?

LEVERS noun
  1. (except in generalized senses below) A crowbar.
  2. A rigid piece which is capable of turning about one point, or axis (the fulcrum), and in which are two or more other points where forces are applied; — used for transmitting and modifying force and motion.
  3. A small such piece to trigger or control a mechanical device (like a button).
  4. A bar, as a capstan bar, applied to a rotatory piece to turn it.
  5. An arm on a rock shaft, to give motion to the shaft or to obtain motion from it.
LEVERS verb
  1. To move with a lever.
  2. To use, operate or move (something) like a lever (physically).
  3. To use (something) like a lever (in an abstract sense).
  4. To increase the share of debt in the capitalization of a business.
LEVERS noun
  1. A levee.

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