Cryptic crossword clue
Poisonous gas used during wars in Europe 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "Poisonous gas" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case poisonous gas = arsine.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does ARSINE mean?

ARSINE noun
  1. A compound of arsenic and hydrogen, AsH3, a colorless and exceedingly poisonous gas, having an odor like garlic.
  2. Any organic derivative of this compound, or of diarsane, triarsane etc.

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