Cryptic crossword clue
Illiterate and slow to act? Not quite! 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "Illiterate" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case illiterate = unread.
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 UNREAD mean?

UNREAD verb
  1. To undo the process of reading.
  2. To flag (a previously read e-mail or similar message) as not having been read.
UNREAD adjective
  1. Not having been read.
  2. Not having read; uneducated.

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