Cryptic crossword clue
Despicable types of false witness wasting time 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "Despicable types" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case despicable types = swines.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does SWINES mean?

SWINES noun
  1. (plural swine) A pig (the animal).
  2. A contemptible person (plural swines).
  3. A police officer; a "pig".
  4. Something difficult or awkward; a pain.

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