The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word ORCEIN
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The straight part
We know that "Dyestuff that’s purple" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case dyestuff that’s purple = orcein.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does ORCEIN mean?
ORCEIN noun- A dye, related to litmus, that is extracted from the lichen Rocella tinctoria; used as a microscopic stain and as a food colouring