Cryptic crossword clue
Only let out to act as senior servant 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "act as senior servant" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case act as senior servant = buttle.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does BUTTLE mean?

BUTTLE verb
  1. To serve as or perform the duties of a butler.

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