Cryptic crossword clue
Enjoyed touching tail of charming mermaid? 6

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

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

DUGONG noun
  1. A plant-eating aquatic marine mammal, of the genus Dugong, found in tropical regions.

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