Cryptic crossword clue
Like the tail of a duck – tail removed, sadly, by gangster 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "Like the tail of a duck" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case like the tail of a duck = caudal.
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 CAUDAL mean?

CAUDAL noun
  1. A caudal vertebra.
CAUDAL adjective
  1. Pertaining to the tail or posterior or hind part of a body.

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