Cryptic crossword clue
Blacksmith who makes money illegally? 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "Blacksmith" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case blacksmith = forger.
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 FORGER mean?

FORGER noun
  1. A person who creates forgeries, falsifies documents with intent to defraud, e.g. to create a false will or illicit copies of currency; counterfeiter.
  2. A person who forges metals.

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