Cryptic crossword clue
Inability to read law stopping excellent start for 17 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "Inability to read" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case inability to read = alexia.
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 ALEXIA mean?

ALEXIA noun
  1. Word blindness, the inability, due to a cerebral disorder, to comprehend or understand writing.

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