Cryptic crossword clue
No quote stands up as purely intellectual

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

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The straight part
We know that "purely intellectual" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case purely intellectual = noetic.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does NOETIC mean?

NOETIC noun
  1. The science of the intellect.
  2. A purely intellectual entity.
NOETIC adjective
  1. Of or pertaining to the mind or intellect.
  2. Originating in or apprehended by reason.

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