Cryptic crossword clue
It’s Red Revolution, the worst 6

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

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

DIREST adjective
  1. Warning of bad consequences: ill-boding; portentous.
  2. Requiring action to prevent bad consequences: urgent, pressing.
  3. Expressing bad consequences: dreadful; dismal
  4. Bad in quality, awful, terrible.

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