Cryptic crossword clue
Item of uniform placed on peg 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "Item of uniform" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case item of uniform = puttee.
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.
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What does PUTTEE mean?

PUTTEE noun
  1. A strip of cloth wound round the leg, worn for protection or support by hikers, soldiers etc.
PUTTEE noun
  1. (grammar) Something that is put somewhere; the object of the action of putting.

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