Cryptic crossword clue
Gambler showing improvement 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "Gambler/showing improvement" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case gambler/showing improvement = better.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does BETTER mean?

BETTER noun
  1. An entity, usually animate, deemed superior to another; one who has a claim to precedence; a superior.
BETTER adjective
  1. Greater in amount or quantity
BETTER adjective
  1. (of people)
  2. (of capabilities)
  3. (properties and qualities)
  4. (when with and) Very, extremely. See good and.
  5. Holy (especially when capitalized) .
  6. (of quantities)
BETTER adjective
  1. In good health.
  2. Good, content.
  3. Prudent; good; well-advised.
BETTER adverb
  1. (manner) Accurately, competently, satisfactorily.
  2. (manner) Completely, fully.
  3. (degree) To a significant degree.
  4. (degree) Very (as a general-purpose intensifier).
  5. In a desirable manner; so as one could wish; satisfactorily; favourably; advantageously.
BETTER verb
  1. To improve.
  2. To become better; to improve.
  3. To surpass in excellence; to exceed; to excel.
  4. To give advantage to; to support; to advance the interest of.
BETTER verb
  1. (with bare infinitive) Should; ought to; need to; must.
BETTER noun
  1. A person who makes a bet, such as a wager on the outcome of a game of chance or a sporting event.

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