Cryptic crossword clue
British bishops, overcome by beer, talk incessantly 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "talk incessantly" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case talk incessantly = babble.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does BABBLE mean?

BABBLE noun
  1. Idle talk; senseless prattle
  2. Inarticulate speech; constant or confused murmur.
  3. A sound like that of water gently flowing around obstructions.
BABBLE verb
  1. To utter words indistinctly or unintelligibly; to utter inarticulate sounds
  2. To talk incoherently; to utter meaningless words.
  3. To talk too much; to chatter; to prattle.
  4. To make a continuous murmuring noise, like shallow water running over stones.
  5. To utter in an indistinct or incoherent way; to repeat words or sounds in a childish way without understanding.
  6. To reveal; to give away (a secret).

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