Cryptic crossword clue
Jabbing petty officer with ruler 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "Jabbing" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case jabbing = poking.
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 POKING mean?

POKING verb
  1. To prod or jab with an object such as a finger or a stick.
  2. To stir up a fire to remove ash or promote burning.
  3. To rummage; to feel or grope around.
  4. To modify the value stored in (a memory address).
  5. To put a poke (device to prevent leaping or breaking fences) on (an animal).
  6. To thrust at with the horns; to gore.
  7. To notify (another user) of activity on social media or an instant messenger.
  8. To thrust (something) in a particular direction such as the tongue.
  9. To penetrate in sexual intercourse.
POKING noun
  1. The act by which something is poked.
POKING adjective
  1. Drudging; servile

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