Cryptic crossword clue
In first two bits of translation language is more succinct 6

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "more succinct" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case more succinct = terser.
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 TERSER mean?

TERSER adjective
  1. (by extension) Of speech or style: brief, concise, to the point.
  2. (by extension) Of manner or speech: abruptly or brusquely short; curt.
  3. Burnished, polished; fine, smooth; neat, spruce.

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