Cryptic crossword clue
Bit of old canvas, begging to have bottom repositioned at top 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "Bit of old canvas" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case bit of old canvas = gaskin.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does GASKIN mean?

GASKIN noun
  1. (in the plural) Trousers, hose.
  2. Part of the hind leg of a horse, between the stifle and the hock.
  3. A gasket.

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