Cryptic crossword clue
His cap unravelled in stages 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "in stages" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case in stages = phasic.
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 PHASIC mean?

PHASIC adjective
  1. Of or relating to phase
  2. Describing the discontinuous activity of excitable cells or tissues

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