Cryptic crossword clue
Nothing titillating? Not quite 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "Nothing" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case nothing = naught.
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 NAUGHT mean?

NAUGHT noun
  1. Nothingness.
NAUGHT numeral
  1. (old-fashioned) Alternative spelling of nought
NAUGHT pronoun
  1. Nothing.
NAUGHT noun
  1. Nothing; something which does not exist.
  2. A thing or person of no worth or value; nil.
  3. Not any quantity of number; zero; the score of no points in a game.
  4. The figure or character representing, or having the shape of, zero.

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