Cryptic crossword clue
Gave a nasty look before coming into the light 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "Gave a nasty look" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case gave a nasty look = leered.
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 LEERED mean?

LEERED verb
  1. To look sideways or obliquely; now especially with sexual desire or malicious intent.
  2. To entice with a leer or leers.
LEERED verb
  1. To teach.
  2. To learn.

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