Cryptic crossword clue
Gum to chew — but not to get devoured 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "Gum" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case gum = mastic.
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 MASTIC mean?

MASTIC noun
  1. An evergreen shrub or small tree, Pistacia lentiscus (mastic tree), native to the Mediterranean.
  2. A hard, brittle, aromatic and transparent resin produced by this tree and used to make varnishes and chewing gum, and as a flavouring.
  3. An alcoholic liquor flavoured with this resin.
  4. A flexible, waterproof cement used as an adhesive, sealant or filler.

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