Cryptic crossword clue
Hurried across central London, getting pinched 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "pinched" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case pinched = swiped.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does SWIPED mean?

SWIPED verb
  1. To grab or bat quickly.
  2. To strike with a strong blow in a sweeping motion.
  3. To scan or register by sliding (a swipecard etc.) through a reader.
  4. To interact with a touch screen by drawing one's finger rapidly across it.
  5. To draw (one's finger) rapidly across a touch screen.
  6. To steal or snatch.

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