Cryptic crossword clue
Corrupt one imprisoned that may be pardoned 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "that may be pardoned" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case that may be pardoned = venial.
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 VENIAL mean?

VENIAL adjective
  1. Pardonable; able to be forgiven.
  2. Excusable; trifling

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