Cryptic crossword clue
   Owl‘s nose 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "Owl/nose" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case owl/nose = hooter.
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 HOOTER mean?

HOOTER noun
  1. A person who hoots.
  2. The horn in a motor vehicle.
  3. A siren or steam whistle, especially one in a factory and used to indicate the beginning or the end of a working day or shift.
  4. A nose, especially a large one.
  5. (usually in the plural) A woman's breast.
  6. A penis.
  7. An owl.
  8. A large cannabis cigarette.

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