Cryptic crossword clue
Broadcasting channel failed to answer 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "failed to answer" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case failed to answer = ducked.
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 DUCKED mean?

DUCKED verb
  1. To quickly lower the head or body in order to prevent it from being struck by something.
  2. To quickly lower (the head) in order to prevent it from being struck by something.
  3. To lower (something) into water; to thrust or plunge under liquid and suddenly withdraw.
  4. To go under the surface of water and immediately reappear; to plunge one's head into water or other liquid.
  5. To bow.
  6. To evade doing something.
  7. To lower the volume of (a sound) so that other sounds in the mix can be heard more clearly.
  8. To enter a place for a short moment.

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