Cryptic crossword clue
Fashionable philosopher put to rest? 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "put to rest" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case put to rest = inhume.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does INHUME mean?

INHUME verb
  1. To bury in a grave.

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