Cryptic crossword clue
In fish, a length of bone 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "bone" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case bone = carpal.
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 CARPAL mean?

CARPAL noun
  1. Any of the eight bones of the wrist (carpus).
CARPAL adjective
  1. Of or pertaining to the carpus.

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