Cryptic crossword clue
President called Franklin bore 6

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word PIERCE*

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The straight part
We know that "President called Franklin/bore" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case president called franklin/bore = pierce*.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does PIERCE* mean?

PIERCE* verb
  1. To puncture; to break through
  2. To create a hole in the skin for the purpose of inserting jewelry
  3. To break or interrupt abruptly
  4. To get to the heart or crux of (a matter).
  5. To penetrate; to affect deeply.
PIERCE* noun
  1. A pierced earring

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