The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word GLEANS
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What does GLEANS mean?
GLEANS verb- To collect (grain, grapes, etc.) left behind after the main harvest or gathering.
- To gather what is left in (a field or vineyard).
- To gather information in small amounts, with implied difficulty, bit by bit.
- To frugally accumulate resources from low-yield contexts.