Cryptic crossword clue
Gloss cast light on standard operating procedure retrospectively 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "Gloss" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case gloss = postil.
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 POSTIL mean?

POSTIL verb
  1. To write marginal or explanatory notes on; to gloss.
  2. To write postils, or marginal notes; to comment; to postillate.

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