Cryptic crossword clue
Going for work before the sound of bell 6

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

I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
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The straight part
We know that "Going for" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case going for = opting.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does OPTING mean?

OPTING verb
  1. To choose; select.

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