Cryptic crossword clue
Compensate for the war paint? 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "Compensate for/war paint" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case compensate for/war paint = makeup.
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 MAKEUP mean?

MAKEUP noun
  1. An item's composition.
  2. Cosmetics; colorants and other substances applied to the skin to alter its appearance.
  3. Replacement; material used to make up for the amount that has been used up.
  4. A test given to students allowing them to repeat failed material.

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