Cryptic crossword clue
Menial’s years behind plough 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "Menial" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case menial = flunky.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does FLUNKY mean?

FLUNKY noun
  1. An underling; a liveried servant or a footman; servant, retainer – a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
  2. One who is obsequious or cringing; a snob.
  3. One easily deceived in buying stocks; an inexperienced and unwary jobber.

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