Cryptic crossword clue
Government welcomes politician to fold 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "to fold" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case to fold = rumple.
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 RUMPLE mean?

RUMPLE noun
  1. A wrinkle.
RUMPLE verb
  1. To make wrinkled, particularly fabric.
  2. To muss; to tousle.

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