Cryptic crossword clue
He holds the money when company meets in bar 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "He holds the money" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case he holds the money = bagman.
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 BAGMAN mean?

BAGMAN noun
  1. A person who collects, transports, or distributes illicit money, especially for the purpose of bribery, extortion, or the making of other improper payments.
  2. An assistant to a police detective, most commonly in the British police force.
  3. A bookmaker.
  4. A travelling salesman.
  5. A caddy.
  6. An officer assigned to travel with the president and carry the "nuclear football".

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