Cryptic crossword clue
Really good person in Oz gets murderer 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "Really good person in Oz/murderer" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case really good person in oz/murderer = ripper.
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 RIPPER mean?

RIPPER noun
  1. Something that rips something else.
  2. Someone who rips something.
  3. A legislative bill or act that transfers powers of appointment from the usual holders to a chief executive or a board of officials.
  4. A murderer who kills and often mutilates victims with a blade or similar sharp weapon.
  5. A hook-like tool used to tear away ore, rock, etc.
  6. A person employed to tear away ore, rock, etc. to make a passage for material to be carried to the surface.
  7. Something that is an excellent example of its kind.
  8. Software that extracts content from files or storage media.
  9. A tool or plant used to reduce soil compaction.
  10. A hot dog deep-fried in oil until the casing bursts.
  11. A foghorn.
  12. A hit of a forehand in tennis.
RIPPER adjective
  1. Very good; excellent; fantastic.
RIPPER noun
  1. One who brings fish from the seacoast to markets in inland towns.

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