Cryptic crossword clue
Crows left penned in by animals 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "Crows" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case crows = gloats.
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 GLOATS mean?

GLOATS noun
  1. An act or instance of gloating.
GLOATS verb
  1. To exhibit a conspicuous (sometimes malevolent) pleasure or sense of self-satisfaction, often at an adversary's misfortune.
  2. To triumph, crow, relish, glory, revel.

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