Cryptic crossword clue
Obliquely find out what Dec’s like to work with?

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

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The straight part
We know that "Obliquely" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case obliquely = askant.
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 ASKANT mean?

ASKANT adjective
  1. Aslant, or sloping.
ASKANT adverb
  1. Aslant, or askance, or sideways

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