Cryptic crossword clue
Long to be in environment of court prestige 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "prestige" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case prestige = cachet.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does CACHET mean?

CACHET noun
  1. A seal, as of a letter.
  2. A special characteristic or quality; prestige.
  3. A commemorative stamped design or inscription on an envelope, other than a cancellation or pre-printed postage.
  4. A sealed envelope containing an item whose price is being negotiated.
  5. A capsule containing a pharmaceutical preparation.
  6. A hidden location from which one can observe birds while remaining unseen.
CACHET verb
  1. To mark (an envelope) with a commemorative stamped design or inscription.

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