Cryptic crossword clue
One being advised when workers gain support 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "One being advised" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case one being advised = mentee.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does MENTEE mean?

MENTEE noun
  1. A person who is being mentored

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