Cryptic crossword clue
Devious devil touring East in disguise 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "in disguise" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case in disguise = veiled.
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 VEILED mean?

VEILED verb
  1. To dress in, or decorate with, a veil.
  2. To conceal as with a veil.
VEILED adjective
  1. Covered by a veil.
  2. Partly hidden or concealed.

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