The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word PALTRY
I've seen this crossword clue in The Times
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More clues leading to the result PALTRY
- Mate appearing before judge is sorry
- Sidekick shot Mickey Mouse
- China with crack, not worth considering
- Insignificant attempt to support friend
- Little buddy with taste
- Feeble attempt by friend
- Not worth having drink after uplift on tax
- Sorry partner appearing before judge
- China with crack not worth considering
- Mate’s attempt to be sorry
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The straight part
We know that "not worth considering" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case not worth considering = paltry.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 PALTRY mean?
PALTRY adjective- Trashy, trivial, of little value.
- Of little monetary worth.