Cryptic crossword clue
Fancied to win and made a pile 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "Fancied to win/made a pile" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case fancied to win/made a pile = napped.
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 NAPPED mean?

NAPPED verb
  1. To have a nap; to sleep for a short period of time, especially during the day.
  2. To be off one's guard.
NAPPED verb
  1. To form or raise a soft or fuzzy surface on (fabric or leather).
NAPPED verb
  1. To grab; to nab.
NAPPED verb
  1. To cover (something) with a sauce (usually in passive).

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