Cryptic crossword clue
Hairpiece exhibited by maiden in front of Queen and King? Not quite 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "Hairpiece" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case hairpiece = merkin.
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 MERKIN mean?

MERKIN noun
  1. A woman's pubic wig. Worn for nude stage appearances and by women, originally after shaving their pubic hair to eliminate lice or for other reasons, now often as a fashion item.
  2. A mop for cleaning cannon.
  3. The male counterpart of a beard, a companion to a lesbian to feign her straightness.
MERKIN noun
  1. An American.

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