Cryptic crossword clue
Head of studio getting lascivious finally removed — media boss did a U-turn 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "did a U-turn" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case did a u-turn = slewed.
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 SLEWED mean?

SLEWED verb
  1. To rotate or turn something about its axis.
  2. To veer a vehicle.
  3. To insert extra ticks or skip some ticks of a clock to slowly correct its time.
  4. To pivot.
  5. To skid.
  6. To move something (usually a railway line) sideways
  7. To make a public mockery of someone through insult or wit.
SLEWED adjective
  1. Somewhat drunk; tipsy.

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