The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word EXHUME
I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
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More clues leading to the result EXHUME
- Dig up old philosopher
- Disinter old philosopher
- Unearth erstwhile philosopher
- Bring up again strong smell in river
- To do this illegally is a grave offence
- Raise the dead with word of hesitation in old man
- Resurrect former buzz with sweetheart
- Get up late!
- Resurrect variable buzz in drugs
- Organise a late appearance
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The straight part
We know that "Raise the dead" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case raise the dead = exhume.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 EXHUME mean?
EXHUME verb- To dig out of the ground; to take out of a place of burial; to disinter.
- To uncover; to bring to light.