Cryptic crossword clue
Expression of surprise on Scottish island when there's murder 6

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

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

MULLAH noun
  1. A religious scholar and teacher of sharia law.
MULLAH verb
  1. To grind up into, or as if into, powder.
MULLAH verb
  1. To beat; to thrash (a person).
  2. To defeat or destroy utterly (as in a sport or competition).

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