Cryptic crossword clue
Dagger: native American beginning to sharpen end of blade 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "Dagger" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case dagger = creese.
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 CREESE mean?

CREESE noun
  1. An Indonesian or Malay dagger with a wavy, or rigid serpentine blade.
  2. A Moro sword with an asymmetrical blade.
CREESE verb
  1. To stab with a kris.

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