Cryptic crossword clue
Form are without the greatest teaching aids 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "teaching aids" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case teaching aids = realia.
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 REALIA mean?

REALIA noun
  1. Objects from real life or from the real world, as opposed to theoretical constructs or fabricated examples.

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