The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word TELLER
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More clues leading to the result TELLER
Buddy explains!

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What does TELLER mean?
TELLER noun- A device that provides bank customers with cash withdrawal and other services without the need for a human teller.
- A person who tells stories.
- A bank clerk who receives and pays out money.
- A person who counts the votes in an election.