Cryptic crossword clue
I name grand levy first that is onerous 6

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "onerous" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case onerous = taxing.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does TAXING mean?

TAXING verb
  1. To impose and collect a tax from (a person or company).
  2. To impose and collect a tax on (something).
  3. To make excessive demands on.
  4. To accuse.
  5. To examine accounts in order to allow or disallow items.
TAXING noun
  1. The act of imposing a tax.
TAXING adjective
  1. With respect to an experience: exhausting; draining.
  2. Burdensome, difficult.

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