Cryptic crossword clue
It’s better to lock up daughter, one discovers 6

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

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Buddy explains!

The straight part
We know that "one discovers" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case one discovers = finder.
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 FINDER mean?

FINDER noun
  1. One who finds or discovers something.
  2. An optical device, such as a viewfinder, used to locate a target or other object of interest

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