Cryptic crossword clue
Rather smelly student admitted making valiant effort 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "making valiant effort" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case making valiant effort = gamely.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does GAMELY mean?

GAMELY adjective
  1. Sportive; lively; joyful.
  2. (hunting, fishing, etc.) Of or pertaining to game.
GAMELY adverb
  1. In a game or plucky manner; in a willing and spirited fashion.

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