Cryptic crossword clue
Magistrate in the past identified in search, onerous 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "Magistrate in the past" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case magistrate in the past = archon.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does ARCHON mean?

ARCHON noun
  1. A chief magistrate of ancient Athens.
  2. A person who claims the right to rule, or to exercise power or sovereign authority over other human beings.
  3. A ruler, head of state or other leader.
  4. (gnosticism) A supernatural being subordinate to the Demiurge.

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