Cryptic crossword clue
Avoided having erroneous beliefs, losing head 6

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

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The straight part
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What does ELUDED mean?

ELUDED verb
  1. To evade, or escape from someone or something, especially by using cunning or skill
  2. To shake off a pursuer; to give someone the slip
  3. To escape understanding of; to be incomprehensible to

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