Cryptic crossword clue
Oppose always following one Pole, then another 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "Oppose" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case oppose = naysay.
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 NAYSAY mean?

NAYSAY noun
  1. A refusal, denial, or negation.
NAYSAY verb
  1. To speak negatively of something.
  2. To reply no.

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