Cryptic crossword clue
British scientist consuming new nibbles 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "nibbles" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case nibbles = snacks.
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 SNACKS mean?

SNACKS noun
  1. A light meal.
  2. An item of food eaten between meals.
  3. A very sexy and attractive person.
SNACKS verb
  1. To eat a light meal.
  2. To eat between meals.
SNACKS noun
  1. A share; a part or portion.
SNACKS verb
  1. To snatch.
  2. To bite.
  3. To share.

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