Cryptic crossword clue
Buster Keaton missing on second shooting of scene! 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "second shooting of scene" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case second shooting of scene = retake.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does RETAKE mean?

RETAKE noun
  1. A scene that is filmed again, or a picture that is photographed again
  2. An instance of resitting an examination
RETAKE verb
  1. To take something again
  2. To take something back
  3. To capture or occupy somewhere again
  4. To photograph or film again

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