Cryptic crossword clue
Mess in the centre of study? 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "Mess" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case mess = midden.
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 MIDDEN mean?

MIDDEN noun
  1. A dungheap.
  2. A refuse heap usually near a dwelling.
  3. A prehistoric pile of bones and shells.

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