Cryptic crossword clue
Grapes need to be squashed? Sprinkle some water  6

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

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The straight part
We know that "Sprinkle some water" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case sprinkle some water = sparge.
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 SPARGE mean?

SPARGE noun
  1. The step or process in brewing beer which separates the mash into clear liquid wort and grain.
SPARGE verb
  1. To sprinkle or spray.
  2. To introduce bubbles into (a liquid).

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