Cryptic crossword clue
Heard on TV Torquay hotelier is bust 6

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "bust" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case bust = faulty.
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 FAULTY mean?

FAULTY adjective
  1. Having or displaying faults; not perfect; not adequate or acceptable.
  2. At fault, to blame; guilty.

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