The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 3 plus 3 letter word FAG END
I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
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More clues leading to the result FAG END
- Very last bit of information — there's enthusiasm to collect it
- Rage for seizing lowdown butt
- Remnant lawman found in ward
- Fellow with short list of things to be done with a stub
- Butt of a gendarme’s covered
- 24 across following detailed schedule
- Work hard to complete a butt
- Fine list of items missing the last bit — the bit that doesn’t matter
- What’s left after following schedule is cut short?
- What’s left after fine programme is cut short?
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The straight part
We know that "stub" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case stub = fag end.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 FAG END mean?
FAG END noun- Last remnant
- Frayed end of a length of cloth or rope
- The unsmoked end of a cigarette or cigar