Cryptic crossword clue
Done in the style of curious old warning 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "old warning" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case old warning = alarum.
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 ALARUM mean?

ALARUM noun
  1. A danger signal or warning.
  2. A call to arms.
ALARUM verb
  1. To sound alarums, to sound an alarm.

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