Cryptic crossword clue
Fellow holds the Italian tenor culpable 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "culpable" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case culpable = guilty.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does GUILTY mean?

GUILTY noun
  1. A plea by a defendant who does not contest a charge.
  2. A verdict of a judge or jury on a defendant judged to have committed a crime.
  3. One who is declared guilty of a crime.
GUILTY adjective
  1. Responsible for a dishonest act.
  2. Judged to have committed a crime.
  3. Having a sense of guilt.
  4. Blameworthy.

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