Cryptic crossword clue
Power of reflection: that of verse reduced worthless talk 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "Power of reflection" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case power of reflection = albedo.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does ALBEDO mean?

ALBEDO noun
  1. The fraction of incident light or radiation reflected by a surface or body, commonly expressed as a percentage.
  2. The whitish inner portion of the rind of citrus fruits that is a source of pectin, commonly referred to as the pith.
  3. One of the four major stages of the magnum opus, involving purification of the prima materia.

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