Cryptic crossword clue
Question as to allocation of shares 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "shares" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case shares = quotas.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does QUOTAS mean?

QUOTAS noun
  1. A proportional part or share; the share or proportion assigned to each in a division.
  2. A prescribed number or percentage that may serve as, for example, a maximum, a minimum, or a goal.
  3. A restriction on the import of something to a specific quantity.

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