Cryptic crossword clue
Brown little bear eats girl 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "Brown" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case brown = tanned.
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 TANNED mean?

TANNED verb
  1. To change to a tan colour due to exposure to the sun.
  2. To change an animal hide into leather by soaking it in tannic acid. To work as a tanner.
  3. To spank or beat.
TANNED adjective
  1. Having a suntan.
  2. (of leather) Finished, made using tannic acid (as opposed to abrasion).

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