Cryptic crossword clue
Number keeping a slightly larger number back 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "back" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case back = favour.
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What does FAVOUR mean?

FAVOUR noun
  1. A kind or helpful deed; an instance of voluntarily assisting (someone).
  2. Goodwill; benevolent regard.
  3. A small gift; a party favor.
  4. Mildness or mitigation of punishment; lenity.
  5. The object of regard; person or thing favoured.
  6. Appearance; look; countenance; face.
  7. Partiality; bias.
  8. A letter, a written communication.
  9. Anything worn publicly as a pledge of a woman's favor.
  10. (in the plural) Lovelocks.
FAVOUR verb
  1. To look upon fondly; to prefer.
  2. To encourage, conduce to
  3. To do a favor [noun sense 1] for; to show beneficence toward.
  4. To treat with care.
  5. (including) To resemble, to look like (another person).

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