Cryptic crossword clue
Band fronted by Dad cutting back 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "cutting back" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case cutting back = paring.
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 PARING mean?

PARING verb
  1. To remove the outer covering or skin of something with a cutting device, typically a knife
  2. (often with down or back) to reduce, diminish or trim gradually something as if by cutting off
  3. To trim the hoof of a horse
PARING noun
  1. A fragment or shaving that has been pared.
  2. The cutting off of the surface of grassland for tillage.

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