Cryptic crossword clue
Bath is not far from a source of this mineral 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "mineral" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case mineral = talcum.
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 TALCUM mean?

TALCUM noun
  1. Powdered and perfumed talc for toilet use.
TALCUM verb
  1. To perfume with talcum powder.

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