Cryptic crossword clue
Caught servant hiding key — one who sold the family silver? 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "one who sold the family silver" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case one who sold the family silver = cutler.
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 CUTLER mean?

CUTLER noun
  1. One whose business is making or dealing in cutlery.

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