Cryptic crossword clue
Corrupt place needing purge 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "Corrupt" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case corrupt = putrid.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does PUTRID mean?

PUTRID adjective
  1. Rotting, rotten, being in a state of putrefaction.
  2. Of, relating to, or characteristic of putrefaction, especially having a bad smell, like that of rotting flesh.
  3. Vile, disgusting.
  4. Morally corrupt
  5. Totally objectionable

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