Cryptic crossword clue
Ready: line up boxes 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "boxes" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case boxes = crates.
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 CRATES mean?

CRATES noun
  1. A large open box or basket, used especially to transport fragile goods.
  2. (mildly) A vehicle (car, aircraft, spacecraft, etc.) seen as unreliable.
  3. In the Rust programming language, a binary or library.
CRATES verb
  1. To put into a crate.
  2. To keep in a crate.

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