The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word REBOOT
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More clues leading to the result REBOOT
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The straight part
We know that "restart the computer" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case restart the computer = reboot.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 REBOOT mean?
REBOOT noun- An instance of rebooting.
- The restarting of a series' storyline, discarding all previous continuity.
- To execute a computer's boot process, effectively resetting the computer and causing the operating system to reload, possibly after a system failure.
- To start afresh.
- Restart; to return to a an initial configuration or state.