Cryptic crossword clue
Bill’s cast out, but protected 6

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

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

SHADED verb
  1. To shield from light.
  2. To alter slightly.
  3. To vary or approach something slightly, particularly in color.
  4. (of a defensive player) To move slightly from one's normal fielding position.
  5. To darken, particularly in drawing.
  6. To surpass by a narrow margin.
  7. To reduce (a window) so that only its title bar is visible.
  8. To shelter; to cover from injury; to protect; to screen.
  9. To present a shadow or image of; to shadow forth; to represent.
SHADED adjective
  1. Being in the shade, not in direct light.
  2. Having a slight colour added (of a diagram or picture) or being slightly darkened as if in the shade.

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