Cryptic crossword clue
Cutting tool bends with a weight 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "Cutting tool" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case cutting tool = bowsaw.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does BOWSAW mean?

BOWSAW noun
  1. A lightweight metal-framed saw in the shape of a bow with a removable coarse wide blade, used for cutting tree trunks.
  2. A woodworking saw used for straight or curved cuts.

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