The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word RACIAL
I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
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More clues leading to the result RACIAL
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The straight part
We know that "Ethnic" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case ethnic = racial.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 RACIAL mean?
RACIAL noun- A skill possessed by all characters of a certain race.
- Of or relating to a race (or a people).