Cryptic crossword clue
Herb heard noise of snake, going to work 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "Herb" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case herb = hyssop.
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 HYSSOP mean?

HYSSOP noun
  1. Any of several aromatic bushy herbs, of the genus Hyssopus, native to Southern Europe and once used medicinally
  2. Any of several similar plants
  3. The sagebrush (Artemisia spp.)
  4. A plant used used for sprinkling of blood or water in purification rituals and at Passover, Origanum syriacum

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