Cryptic crossword clue
Comparatively confined in dock, accepting fine 6

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Comparatively confined" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case comparatively confined = pokier.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does POKIER mean?

POKIER adjective
  1. Slow.
  2. Stupid; mentally dull.
POKIER adjective
  1. (of a room or other enclosed space) Small and cramped, and often shabby.

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