Cryptic crossword clue
Rats beginning to pick over trash 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "Rats" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case rats = phooey.
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 PHOOEY mean?

PHOOEY noun
  1. Hooey; nonsense
PHOOEY interjection
  1. An expression of disgust, rejection, or disappointment.

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