The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word DOLLOP
I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
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More clues leading to the result DOLLOP
- Large mass of party rejected number of votes cast
- Work with puppet, perhaps, getting lump of food?
- A large portion of party rejected ballot
- . Helping model to get work
- Share of party vote going west?
- Great mass survey coming up, overseen by party
- Serving party by returning vote
- Retired policeman carrying load, a lump
- Preen Oscar for university ball
- Helping pretty girl work
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The straight part
We know that "Great mass" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case great mass = dollop.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 DOLLOP mean?
DOLLOP noun- A considerable lump, scoop, or quantity of something, especially soft food.
- To apply haphazardly in generous lumps or scoops.
- To dole out in a considerable quantity; to drip in a viscous form.