Cryptic crossword clue
Dropping yellow, German artist unfinished 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "Dropping" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case dropping = ordure.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does ORDURE mean?

ORDURE noun
  1. Dung, excrement.
  2. (by extension) Dirt, filth.
  3. (by extension) Something regarded as contaminating or perverting the morals; obscene material.

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