Cryptic crossword clue
Beaten and buried in back garden, naturally 6

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

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What does TANNED mean?

TANNED verb
  1. To change to a tan colour due to exposure to the sun.
  2. To change an animal hide into leather by soaking it in tannic acid. To work as a tanner.
  3. To spank or beat.
TANNED adjective
  1. Having a suntan.
  2. (of leather) Finished, made using tannic acid (as opposed to abrasion).

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