Cryptic crossword clue
Initially formed euphemism from guy mostly concealing name 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "Initially formed euphemism" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case initially formed euphemism = effing.
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 EFFING mean?

EFFING verb
  1. Fuck (the taboo swear word, but not in the sense "to copulate")
EFFING adjective
  1. Bowdlerization of fucking.
EFFING adverb
  1. Bowdlerization of fucking

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