Cryptic crossword clue
Hiding in bush, a very young lad 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "young lad" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case young lad = shaver.
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 SHAVER mean?

SHAVER noun
  1. One who shaves.
  2. A barber, one whose occupation is to shave.
  3. A tool or machine for shaving; an electric razor.
  4. An extortionate bargainer; a sharper.
  5. One who fleeces; a pillager; a plunderer.
  6. A boy; a lad; a little fellow.

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