Cryptic crossword clue
Fakediamonds disposed of as real duplicate

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

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

ACTUAL noun
  1. An actual, real one; notably:
ACTUAL adjective
  1. Relating to a person's acts or deeds; active, practical
  2. Existing in reality, not just potentially; really acted or acting; occurring in fact.
  3. In action at the time being; now existing; current.
  4. Used as intensifier to emphasise a following noun; exact, very.

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