The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 3 plus 3 letter word COP OUT
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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More clues leading to the result COP OUT
- Public business initially concealed pressure to avoid responsibility
- Avoid responsibility for policeman being dismissed
- Bobby revealed an unsatisfactory alibi?
- Avoid responsibility for policeman getting exhausted
- Sulky look by company in an avoidance of responsibility
- Policeman determined to avoid responsibility
- Shy away from calling for police officer to be sacked?
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The straight part
We know that "avoid responsibility" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case avoid responsibility = cop out.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does COP OUT mean?
COP OUT noun- Avoidance or inadequate performance of a task or duty; the action of copping out.
- An excuse made in order to avoid performing a task or duty; a reason offered when someone cops out.
- A person who cops out.