Cryptic crossword clue
Kitty over on vacation digs type of soil 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "type of soil" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case type of soil = podsol.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does PODSOL mean?

PODSOL noun
  1. The typical soil of coniferous or boreal forests.

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