Cryptic crossword clue
Holy oil in church is kept in small room 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "Holy oil" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case holy oil = chrism.
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 CHRISM mean?

CHRISM noun
  1. A mixture of oil and balm, consecrated for use as an anointing fluid in certain Christian ceremonies, especially confirmation.

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