Cryptic crossword clue
Pair with one child in place of captivity 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "place of captivity" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case place of captivity = prison.
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 PRISON mean?

PRISON noun
  1. A place or institution of confinement, especially of long-term confinement for those convicted of serious crimes or otherwise considered undesirable by the government.
  2. Confinement in prison.
  3. Any restrictive environment, such as a harsh academy or home.
PRISON verb
  1. To imprison.

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