Cryptic crossword clue
Desired weight I lost 6

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Sunday Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Desired" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case desired = wished.
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 WISHED mean?

WISHED verb
  1. To desire; to want.
  2. To hope (+ object clause with may or in present subjunctive).
  3. (followed by for) To hope (for a particular outcome).
  4. (ditransitive) To bestow (a thought or gesture) towards (someone or something).
  5. (followed by to and an infinitive) To request or desire to do an activity.
  6. To recommend; to seek confidence or favour on behalf of.

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