Cryptic crossword clue
Presented as especially intelligent 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "Presented/especially intelligent" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case presented/especially intelligent = gifted.
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 GIFTED mean?

GIFTED verb
  1. To give as a gift or donation.
  2. To give away, to concede easily.
GIFTED adjective
  1. Endowed with special, in particular intellectual, abilities.

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