Cryptic crossword clue
Leaning forward playing the cello? 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "Leaning/forward" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case leaning/forward = bowing.
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 BOWING mean?

BOWING verb
  1. To play music on (a stringed) instrument using a bow.
  2. To become bent or curved.
  3. To make something bend or curve.
  4. To exercise powerful or controlling influence over; to bend, figuratively; to turn; to incline.
  5. To premiere.
BOWING verb
  1. To bend oneself as a gesture of respect or deference.
  2. To debut.
  3. To defer (to something).
  4. To give a direction, indication, or command to by bowing.
BOWING noun
  1. The act of bending at the waist, as a sign of respect or greeting.
  2. A bending.
  3. A technique for using the bow on a string instrument such as a violin.

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