The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word YARDIE
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The straight part
We know that "gangster" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case gangster = yardie.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 YARDIE mean?
YARDIE noun- A Jamaican.
- A member of an Afro-Caribbean gang who engages in organized crime, especially drug trafficking.