Cryptic crossword clue
Not very careful with chimneys in outskirts of Cromarty 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "Not very careful" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case not very careful = clumsy.
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 CLUMSY mean?

CLUMSY noun
  1. A clumsy person.
CLUMSY adjective
  1. Awkward, lacking coordination, not graceful, not dextrous.
  2. Not elegant or well-planned, lacking tact or subtlety.
  3. Awkward or inefficient in use or construction, difficult to handle or manage especially because of shape.

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