Cryptic crossword clue
Brother carrying lute playing for servant 6

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

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

BUTLER noun
  1. A manservant having charge of wines and liquors.
  2. The chief male servant of a household who has charge of other employees, receives guests, directs the serving of meals, and performs various personal services.
  3. A valet, a male personal attendant.
BUTLER verb
  1. To buttle, to dispense wines or liquors; to take the place of a butler.

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