Cryptic crossword clue
I am nicked — no way — and charged 6

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

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What does IMBUED mean?

IMBUED verb
  1. To wet or stain an object completely with some physical quality.
  2. In general, to act in a way which results in an object becoming completely permeated or impregnated by some quality.

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