Cryptic crossword clue
Owns openings around top of mine 6

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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What does ADMITS mean?

ADMITS verb
  1. To allow to enter; to grant entrance (to), whether into a place, into the mind, or into consideration
  2. To allow (someone) to enter a profession or to enjoy a privilege; to recognize as qualified for a franchise.
  3. To concede as true; to acknowledge or assent to, as an allegation which it is impossible to deny
  4. To be capable of; to permit. In this sense, "of" may be used after the verb, or may be omitted.
  5. To give warrant or allowance, to grant opportunity or permission (+ of).
  6. To allow to enter a hospital or similar facility for treatment.

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