Cryptic crossword clue
Precursor for semiconductors aliens manufactured 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "Precursor for semiconductors" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case precursor for semiconductors = silane.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does SILANE mean?

SILANE noun
  1. Any of a group of silicon hydrides that are analogous to alkanes (the paraffin hydrocarbons); especially the parent compound SiH4
  2. Monosilane (SiHâ‚„)
  3. Any organic derivative of monosilane

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