Cryptic crossword clue
Crowd wanting a couple of letters in word game 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "Crowd" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case crowd = rabble.
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 RABBLE mean?

RABBLE verb
  1. To speak in a confused manner; talk incoherently; utter nonsense
  2. To speak confusedly or incoherently; gabble or chatter out
RABBLE noun
  1. A bewildered or meaningless string of words.
  2. A pack of animals; or any confused collection of things.
  3. A mob; a disorderly crowd.
  4. (contemptuous) The mass of common people; the lowest class of populace.
RABBLE noun
  1. An iron bar used in puddling.
RABBLE verb
  1. To stir with a rabble.

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