Cryptic crossword clue
Just beaten — like apples? 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "Just beaten/like apples" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case just beaten/like apples = pipped.
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 PIPPED mean?

PIPPED verb
  1. To get the better of; to defeat by a narrow margin
  2. To hit with a gunshot
PIPPED verb
  1. To peep, to chirp
  2. (avian biology) To make the initial hole during the process of hatching from an egg

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