Cryptic crossword clue
Local newspaper journalist rang 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "rang" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case rang = echoed.
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 ECHOED mean?

ECHOED verb
  1. (of a sound or sound waves) To reflect off a surface and return.
  2. To reflect back (a sound).
  3. (by extension) To repeat (another's speech, opinion etc.).
  4. To repeat its input as input to some other device or system.
  5. (whist) To give the echo signal, informing one's partner about cards one holds.

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