Cryptic crossword clue
Opening with code right away, absorb stuff gradually 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "absorb stuff gradually" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case absorb stuff gradually = osmose.
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 OSMOSE mean?

OSMOSE verb
  1. To diffuse by osmosis.
  2. To cause to diffuse by osmosis.
OSMOSE noun
  1. The net movement of solvent molecules, usually water, from a region of lower solute concentration to a region of higher solute concentration through a partially permeable membrane.
  2. Picking up knowledge accidentally, without actually seeking that particular knowledge.

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