Cryptic crossword clue
Gag found in part of barrel 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "Gag/part of barrel" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case gag/part of barrel = muzzle.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does MUZZLE mean?

MUZZLE noun
  1. The protruding part of an animal's head which includes the nose, mouth and jaws; the snout
  2. The mouth or the end for entrance or discharge of a gun, pistol etc., that the bullet emerges from as opposed to the breech.
  3. A device used to prevent animal from biting or eating, which is worn on its snout.
  4. A piece of the forward end of the plow-beam by which the traces are attached; bridle
  5. An openwork covering for the nose, used for the defense of the horse, and forming part of the bards in the 15th and 16th centuries.
MUZZLE verb
  1. To bind or confine an animal's mouth by putting a muzzle, as to prevent it from eating or biting.
  2. To restrain (from speaking, expressing opinion or acting); gag, silence, censor.
  3. To veil, mask, muffle.
  4. To fondle with the closed mouth; to nuzzle.
  5. To bring the muzzle or mouth near.

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