Cryptic crossword clue
Less well-known owner giving mild rebuke 3,3

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 3 plus 3 letter word NOW NOW

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The straight part
We know that "mild rebuke" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case mild rebuke = now now.
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 NOW NOW mean?

NOW NOW adverb
  1. Right now; immediately; very soon

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