Cryptic crossword clue
Pace is lacking in case 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "Pace" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case pace = canter.
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 CANTER mean?

CANTER noun
  1. A gait of a horse between a trot and a gallop, consisting of three beats and a "suspension" phase, where there are no feet on the ground. Also describing this gait on other four legged animals.
  2. A ride on a horse at such speed.
CANTER verb
  1. To move at such pace.
  2. To cause to move at a canter; to ride (a horse) at a canter.
CANTER noun
  1. One who cants or whines; a beggar.
  2. One who makes hypocritical pretensions to goodness; one who uses canting language.

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