Cryptic crossword clue
Force-feeding provided — time to replace energy 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "Force-feeding" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case force-feeding = gavage.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does GAVAGE mean?

GAVAGE noun
  1. A process of force-feeding a goose for foie gras
  2. A process of force-feeding cattle for veal
  3. Feeding by means of a tube passed into the stomach
GAVAGE verb
  1. To stuff or glut with something

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