Cryptic crossword clue
Mother and child can make jam 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "jam" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case jam = damson.
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What does DAMSON mean?

DAMSON noun
  1. A subspecies of plum tree, Prunus domestica subsp. insititia, native to Eurasia.
  2. The edible fruit of this tree.
DAMSON adjective
  1. The color of the fruit of this tree, a very deep purple.

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