Cryptic crossword clue
Objects of contemp­lation left in parts of church 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "Objects of contemp­lation" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case objects of contemp­lation = navels.
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 NAVELS mean?

NAVELS noun
  1. The indentation or bump remaining in the abdomen of mammals where the umbilical cord was attached before birth.
  2. The central part or point of anything; the middle.
  3. A navel orange.
  4. An eye on the underside of a carronade for securing it to a carriage.

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