Cryptic crossword clue
District attorney mostly shy joins appeal for criminal  6

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

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

DACOIT noun
  1. A bandit or armed robber, especially in India, Pakistan, Myanmar, and the surrounding region.
DACOIT verb
  1. To commit armed robbery.

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