Cryptic crossword clue
Plucks out, at last, name amongst sporting partners 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "Plucks" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case plucks = twangs.
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 TWANGS mean?

TWANGS noun
  1. The sharp, quick sound of a vibrating tight string, for example, of a bow or a musical instrument.
  2. A particular sharp vibrating sound characteristic of electric guitars.
  3. A trace of a regional or foreign accent in someone's voice.
  4. The sound quality that appears in the human voice when the epilaryngeal tube is narrowed.
  5. A sharp, disagreeable taste or flavor.
TWANGS verb
  1. To produce or cause to produce a sharp vibrating sound, like a tense string pulled and suddenly let go.
  2. To have a nasal sound.
  3. To have a trace of a regional or foreign accent.
  4. To play a stringed musical instrument by plucking and snapping.

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