Cryptic crossword clue
Bishop gives permission to use combinations 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "combinations" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case combinations = blends.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does BLENDS mean?

BLENDS noun
  1. A mixture of two or more things.
  2. A word formed by combining two other words; a grammatical contamination, portmanteau word.
BLENDS verb
  1. To mingle; to mix; to unite intimately; to pass or shade insensibly into each other.
  2. To be mingled or mixed.
  3. To pollute by mixture or association; to spoil or corrupt; to blot; to stain.

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