Cryptic crossword clue
Cousins excelled at this, working at desk 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "Cousins excelled at this" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case cousins excelled at this = skated.
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 SKATED mean?

SKATED verb
  1. To move along a surface (ice or ground) using skates.
  2. To skateboard
  3. To use the skating technique.
  4. To get away with something; to be acquitted of a crime for which one is manifestly guilty.

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