Cryptic crossword clue
Put lid back, first stopping to extract the most important bits 6

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

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What does DISTIL mean?

DISTIL verb
  1. To subject to distillation.
  2. To undergo or be produced by distillation.
  3. To make by means of distillation, especially whisky.
  4. To exude in small drops.
  5. To impart in small quantities.
  6. To extract the essence of; concentrate; purify.
  7. To trickle down or fall in small drops; ooze out.
  8. To be manifested gently or gradually.
  9. To drip or be wet with.

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