Cryptic crossword clue
Cheap lace rolled up to conceal a mineral deposit 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "mineral deposit" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case mineral deposit = placer.
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 PLACER mean?

PLACER noun
  1. One who places or arranges something.
  2. One who deals in stolen goods; a fence.
PLACER noun
  1. (sheep) A lamb whose mother has died and which has transferred its attachment to an object, such as a bush or rock, in the locality.
PLACER noun
  1. A place where the superficial detritus is washed for gold, etc.
  2. (by extension) Any place holding treasures.
PLACER adjective
  1. Alluvial; occurring in a deposit of sand or earth on a river-bed or bank, particularly with reference to precious metals such as gold or silver

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