Cryptic crossword clue
Bird making its home in north-east almost back 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "Bird making its home" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case bird making its home = nester.
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 NESTER mean?

NESTER noun
  1. One who nests.
  2. A person who intends to settle in an area without permanent residents; a settler, as distinct from an explorer or pioneer.

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