Cryptic crossword clue
Former junior court official lives in Poona these days 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "Former junior court official" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case former junior court official = puisne.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does PUISNE mean?

PUISNE adjective
  1. Younger; junior.
  2. Insignificant, petty; ineffectual.
  3. Inferior in rank, as designation of any justice, judge etc. other than the most senior.
  4. Coming later in time; subsequent, secondary.

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