Cryptic crossword clue
British tree that’s thinning out 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "thinning out" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case thinning out = balder.
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 BALDER mean?

BALDER adjective
  1. Having no hair, fur or feathers.
  2. (by extension) Denuded of any hair- or fur-like covering.
  3. Of tyres: whose surface is worn away.
  4. (of a statement or account) Unembellished.
  5. (of a statement) Without evidence or support being provided.

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