Cryptic crossword clue
Carried round keys in the past 6

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

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

BEFORE adverb
  1. At an earlier time.
  2. In advance.
  3. At the front end.
BEFORE preposition
  1. Earlier than (in time).
  2. In front of in space.
  3. In the presence of.
  4. Under consideration, judgment, authority of (someone).
  5. In store for, in the future of (someone).
  6. In front of, according to a formal system of ordering items.
  7. At a higher or greater position than, in a ranking.
BEFORE conjunction
  1. In advance of the time when.
  2. Rather or sooner than.

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