Cryptic crossword clue
Nearly botching small cake 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "small cake" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case small cake = muffin.
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 MUFFIN mean?

MUFFIN noun
  1. A type of flattish bun, usually cut in two horizontally, toasted and spread with butter, etc, before being eaten.
  2. A type of individual bread such as corn, bran, banana or zucchini bread often sliced and spread with butter, etc before being eaten.
  3. (especially US) (informally) A cupcake without frosting, but sometimes glazed.
  4. A mechanism used in the Java Network Launching Protocol analogous to the cookie mechanism and which permits a program running in a browser to perform operations on a client machine.
  5. Term of endearment.
  6. (sexual slang) A vulva.
  7. A less talented player; one who muffs, or drops the ball.
  8. A charming, attractive young man.
  9. A small plate, smaller than a twiffler.

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