Cryptic crossword clue
Hunk of a lout given the gear? 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "given the gear?" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case given the gear? = fitted.
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 FITTED mean?

FITTED verb
  1. To be suitable for.
  2. To conform to in size and shape.
  3. To be of the right size and shape
  4. (with to) To make conform in size and shape.
  5. To be in agreement with.
  6. To adjust.
  7. To attach, especially when requiring exact positioning or sizing.
  8. To equip or supply.
  9. To make ready.
  10. To be seemly.
  11. To be proper or becoming.
  12. To be in harmony.
FITTED verb
  1. To suffer a fit.
FITTED adjective
  1. (of a kitchen, bathroom, etc.) Incorporating all of the fittings into connected units.

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