Cryptic crossword clue
Burning green logs, nip one of them in pieces 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "Burning green logs" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case burning green logs = poling.
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 POLING mean?

POLING verb
  1. To propel by pushing with poles, to push with a pole.
  2. To identify something quite precisely using a telescope.
  3. To furnish with poles for support.
  4. To convey on poles.
  5. To stir, as molten glass, with a pole.
  6. To strike (the ball) very hard.
POLING verb
  1. To induce piezoelectricity in (a substance) by aligning the dipoles.
POLING noun
  1. The act of supporting or of propelling by means of a pole or poles.
  2. The operation of dispersing wormcasts over the walks with poles.
  3. One of the poles or planks used in upholding the side earth in excavating a tunnel, ditch, etc.

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