Cryptic crossword clue
Line of planks in slope at end of street 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "Line of planks" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case line of planks = strake.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
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What does STRAKE mean?

STRAKE noun
  1. An iron fitting of a medieval cart wheel.
  2. A type of aerodynamic surface mounted on an aircraft fuselage to fine-tune the airflow.
  3. A continuous line of plates or planks running from bow to stern that contributes to a vessel's skin. (FM 55-501).
  4. A shaped piece of wood used to level a bed or contour the shape of a mould, as for a bell
  5. A trough for washing broken ore, gravel, or sand; a launder.
  6. A streak.
STRAKE verb
  1. To stretch.
STRAKE verb
  1. (sometimes with out or through) To delete or cross out; to scratch or eliminate.
  2. (physical) To have a sharp or sudden effect.
  3. To thrust in; to cause to enter or penetrate.
  4. (personal, social) To have a sharp or severe effect.
  5. To touch; to act by appulse.
  6. To take down, especially in the following contexts.
  7. To set off on a walk or trip.
  8. To pass with a quick or strong effect; to dart; to penetrate.
  9. To break forth; to commence suddenly; with into.
  10. To become attached to something; said of the spat of oysters.
  11. To make and ratify.
  12. To level (a measure of grain, salt, etc.) with a straight instrument, scraping off what is above the level of the top.
  13. To cut off (a mortar joint, etc.) even with the face of the wall, or inward at a slight angle.
  14. To hit upon, or light upon, suddenly.
  15. (sugar-making) To lade thickened sugar cane juice from a teache into a cooler.
  16. To stroke or pass lightly; to wave.
  17. To advance; to cause to go forward; used only in the past participle.
  18. To balance (a ledger or account).

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