The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word TOLLED
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The straight part
We know that "charged" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case charged = tolled.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 TOLLED mean?
TOLLED verb- To impose a fee for the use of.
- To levy a toll on (someone or something).
- To take as a toll.
- To pay a toll or tallage.
- To ring (a bell) slowly and repeatedly.
- To summon by ringing a bell.
- To announce by tolling.
- To draw; pull; tug; drag.
- To tear in pieces.
- To draw; entice; invite; allure.
- To lure with bait; tole (especially, fish and animals).
- To take away; to vacate; to annul.
- To suspend.