Cryptic crossword clue
Gave forth solemn sound, as reported on the radio 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "Gave forth solemn sound" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case gave forth solemn sound = tolled.
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 TOLLED mean?

TOLLED verb
  1. To impose a fee for the use of.
  2. To levy a toll on (someone or something).
  3. To take as a toll.
  4. To pay a toll or tallage.
TOLLED verb
  1. To ring (a bell) slowly and repeatedly.
  2. To summon by ringing a bell.
  3. To announce by tolling.
TOLLED verb
  1. To draw; pull; tug; drag.
  2. To tear in pieces.
  3. To draw; entice; invite; allure.
  4. To lure with bait; tole (especially, fish and animals).
TOLLED verb
  1. To take away; to vacate; to annul.
  2. To suspend.

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