Cryptic crossword clue
Complained about unfilled pothole in road 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "Complained" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case complained = carped.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does CARPED mean?

CARPED verb
  1. To complain about a fault; to harp on.
  2. To say; to tell.
  3. To find fault with; to censure.

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