Cryptic crossword clue
Fabian’s writing on instruments of the past 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "instruments of the past" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case instruments of the past = shawms.
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 SHAWMS mean?

SHAWMS noun
  1. A mediaeval double-reed wind instrument with a conical wooden body.

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