Cryptic crossword clue
Gosh, bone gets surrounded by protein! 6

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

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

MYOSIN noun
  1. Any of a large family of motor proteins found in eukaryotic tissues, allowing mobility in muscles.
  2. An albuminous body present in dead muscle formed in the process of coagulation which takes place in rigor mortis.

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