Cryptic crossword clue
Head of fish, with first bit cut off 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "Head" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case head = napper.
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 NAPPER mean?

NAPPER noun
  1. A person who takes a nap
  2. A sheep stealer
  3. The head
  4. A machine used to raise the nap on cloth

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