Cryptic crossword clue
Carrying third of votes, liberal got in 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "Carrying" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case carrying = toting.
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 TOTING mean?

TOTING verb
  1. To carry or bear.
TOTING verb
  1. To add up; to calculate a total.

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