Cryptic crossword clue
Not quite finding a space for oatmeal cake 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "oatmeal cake" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case oatmeal cake = parkin.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does PARKIN mean?

PARKIN noun
  1. A traditional soft cake of Northern England, usually made with oatmeal and treacle.
PARKIN noun
  1. A particular protein, mutations in which are associated with Parkinson's disease.

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