Cryptic crossword clue
Hanker after going round to listen 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "listen" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case listen = harken.
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 HARKEN mean?

HARKEN verb
  1. To hark back, to return or revert (to a subject, etc.), to allude to, to evoke, to long or pine for (a past event or era).
HARKEN verb
  1. (obsolete except poetic) To hear (something) with attention; to have regard to (something).
  2. To listen; to attend or give heed to what is uttered; to hear with attention, compliance, or obedience.
  3. To enquire; to seek information.

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