The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word SAVINE
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The straight part
We know that "Juniper" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case juniper = savine.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 SAVINE mean?
SAVINE noun- The evergreen shrub Juniperus sabina, endemic to Europe, which yields a medicinal oil.
- The poisonous dried tips of this plant, with anthelmintic properties, used as a drug.
- The eastern red cedar, Juniperus virginiana, of eastern North America.