Cryptic crossword clue
Nothing in boat navy finds corrupt 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "corrupt" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case corrupt = suborn.
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 SUBORN mean?

SUBORN verb
  1. To induce to commit an unlawful or malicious act, or to commit perjury
  2. To procure privately, or by collusion; to incite secretly; to instigate.

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