Cryptic crossword clue
Direction of leading attraction from the east? 6

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
U
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R
D

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The straight part
We know that "Direction" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case direction = upward.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does UPWARD mean?

UPWARD noun
  1. The upper part; the top.
UPWARD adjective
  1. Directed toward a higher place.
UPWARD adverb
  1. In a direction from lower to higher; toward a higher place; in a course toward the source or origin
  2. In the upper parts; above.
  3. Yet more; indefinitely more; above; over.

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