Cryptic crossword clue
Failed miserably away from home 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "away from home" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case away from home = afield.
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 AFIELD mean?

AFIELD adverb
  1. Away (from the home or starting point, physical or conceptual); usually preceded by far (or farther, further).
  2. On the field.
  3. Out in the open.

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