Cryptic crossword clue
Miss fellow cutting head in fall 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "Miss" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case miss = fumble.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does FUMBLE mean?

FUMBLE noun
  1. A ball etc. that has been dropped by accident.
FUMBLE verb
  1. To handle nervously or awkwardly.
  2. To grope awkwardly in trying to find something
  3. To blunder uncertainly.
  4. To grope about in perplexity; to seek awkwardly.
  5. To drop a ball or a baton etc. by accident.
  6. To handle much; to play childishly; to turn over and over.
FUMBLE noun
  1. A dessert similar to a cross between a fool and a crumble.

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