Cryptic crossword clue
Failing to retain river in desertification? 6

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

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

DRYING verb
  1. To lose moisture.
  2. To remove moisture from.
  3. To be thirsty.
  4. To exhaust; to cause to run dry.
  5. For an actor to forget his or her lines while performing.
DRYING noun
  1. The act of drying.
  2. A method of food preservation by removing water.

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