Cryptic crossword clue
Complaint as girls drown in a river 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "Complaint" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case complaint = niggle.
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 NIGGLE mean?

NIGGLE noun
  1. A minor complaint or problem.
  2. Small, cramped handwriting.
NIGGLE verb
  1. To trifle with; to deceive; to mock.
  2. To use, spend, or do in a petty or trifling manner.
  3. To dwell too much on minor points or on trifling details.
  4. To fidget, fiddle, be restless.

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