Cryptic crossword clue
Lovely old mates of Brian Cox last in astronomy 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "Lovely" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case lovely = dreamy.
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 DREAMY mean?

DREAMY adjective
  1. As in a dream; resembling a dream.
  2. Sexy; handsome; attractive
  3. Having a pleasant or romantic atmosphere.
  4. Tending to dream or daydream.

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