Cryptic crossword clue
Bovine bloke protecting posh legislator 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "Bovine" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case bovine = lumpen.
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 LUMPEN mean?

LUMPEN adjective
  1. Of or relating to social outcasts.
  2. Of or relating to the lumpenproletariat.
  3. Plebeian.
LUMPEN adjective
  1. Lump-like.
LUMPEN verb
  1. To make or become like lumps; make or become lumpy

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