The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word PORTED
I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
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More clues leading to the result PORTED
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The straight part
We know that "Carried/Carried" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case carried/carried = ported.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does PORTED mean?
PORTED verb- To turn or put to the left or larboard side of a ship; said of the helm.
- To carry, bear, or transport. See porter.
- To hold or carry (a weapon) with both hands so that it lays diagonally across the front of the body, with the barrel or similar part near the left shoulder and the right hand grasping the small of the stock; or, to throw (the weapon) into this position on command.
- To adapt, modify, or create a new version of, a program so that it works on a different platform. Porting
- To carry or transfer an existing telephone number from one telephone service provider to another.
- To transfer a voucher or subsidy from one jurisdiction to another.
- Having gates.