Cryptic crossword clue
Garnet, possibly coppery, lacks carbon 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "Garnet" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case garnet = pyrope.
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 PYROPE mean?

PYROPE noun
  1. A variety of garnet, of a poppy or blood-red color, frequently with a tinge of orange. It is used as a gemstone.

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