Cryptic crossword clue
Bring down old nurse to hug tot 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "Bring down" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case bring down = sadden.
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 SADDEN mean?

SADDEN verb
  1. To make sad or unhappy.
  2. To become sad or unhappy.
  3. To darken a color during dyeing.
  4. To render heavy or cohesive.

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