Cryptic crossword clue
Illegal company, say 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "Illegal" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case illegal = banned.
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 BANNED mean?

BANNED verb
  1. To summon; to call out.
  2. To anathematize; to pronounce an ecclesiastical curse upon; to place under a ban.
  3. To curse; to execrate.
  4. To prohibit; to interdict; to proscribe; to forbid or block from participation.
  5. To curse; to utter curses or maledictions.
BANNED adjective
  1. Forbidden; not allowed.

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