Cryptic crossword clue
Get sharp pain carrying artist's knife 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "knife" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case knife = parang.
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 PARANG mean?

PARANG noun
  1. A short, heavy, straight-edged knife used in Malaysia and Indonesia as a tool and weapon.
PARANG noun
  1. A style of music originating from Trinidad and Tobago, strongly influenced by Venezuelan music.

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