Cryptic crossword clue
Number on petition get out! 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "get out" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case get out = begone.
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 BEGONE mean?

BEGONE interjection
  1. Expressing a desire or a command for someone or something to go away.
BEGONE verb
  1. To go about; encompass; surround; beset, surround with hostile intent; to overrun.
  2. To clothe, dress.
  3. To affect, usually as a good or bad influence, or as a circumstance.
BEGONE verb
  1. (humoristic or faux-archaic) To go away, to disappear.

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