Cryptic crossword clue
Having a position in power, subsequently lambasted 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "Having a position" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case having a position = placed.
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 PLACED mean?

PLACED verb
  1. To put (an object or person) in a specific location.
  2. To earn a given spot in a competition.
  3. To remember where and when (an object or person) has been previously encountered.
  4. (in the passive) To achieve (a certain position, often followed by an ordinal) as in a horse race.
  5. To sing (a note) with the correct pitch.
  6. To arrange for or to make (a bet).
  7. To recruit or match an appropriate person for a job.
  8. To place-kick (a goal).

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