The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word LOCATE
I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
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More clues leading to the result LOCATE
- Find the Parisian sheltering old domestic pet
- Place in Somerset, a colony to the west
- Find only child coming in after the expected time
- Officer found in previous place
- Site ace lot refurbished
- Spot couple at ground, not at college
- Find commanding officer getting in after time
- Discover and pass back a note
- Position at end of battle after officer’s retreat
- See Ms Blanchett’s spot
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The straight part
We know that "Position" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case position = locate.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 LOCATE mean?
LOCATE verb- To place; to set in a particular spot or position.
- To find out where something is located.
- To designate the site or place of; to define the limits of (Note: the designation may be purely descriptive: it need not be prescriptive.)
- To place oneself; to take up one's residence; to settle.