Cryptic crossword clue
Department sacks Head of Chemistry for not working 6

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

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What does FAULTY mean?

FAULTY adjective
  1. Having or displaying faults; not perfect; not adequate or acceptable.
  2. At fault, to blame; guilty.

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