Cryptic crossword clue
Overly formal type for all to see amid trips abroad 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "Overly formal type" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case overly formal type = purist.
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 PURIST mean?

PURIST noun
  1. An advocate of purism.
PURIST adjective
  1. Of or pertaining to purism.

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