Cryptic crossword clue
Forbidden, now spring's gone? 3,2,6

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 3 plus 2 plus 6 letter word OUT OF BOUNDS

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The straight part
We know that "Forbidden" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case forbidden = out of bounds.
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 OUT OF BOUNDS mean?

OUT OF BOUNDS noun
  1. A sideline marking the edge of a playing field or court.
  2. An instance of a player or the ball going out of bounds.
OUT OF BOUNDS adjective
  1. Adjectival form of out of bounds.

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