Cryptic crossword clue
Drink ‘turned on’ hotel employee 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "hotel employee" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case hotel employee = porter.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does PORTER mean?

PORTER noun
  1. A person who carries luggage and related objects.
  2. An ant having the specialized role of carrying.
  3. One who ports software (makes it usable on another platform).
PORTER noun
  1. A person in control of the entrance to a building.
  2. An employee who clears and cleans tables and puts bowling balls away.
  3. A strong, dark ale, originally favored by porters, similar to a stout but less strong.
  4. Stout (malt brew).
PORTER verb
  1. To serve as a porter; to carry.

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