Cryptic crossword clue
Reason journalist is named  6

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

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

CALLED verb
  1. (heading) To use one's voice.
  2. (heading) To visit.
  3. (heading) To name, identify or describe.
  4. (heading) Direct or indirect use of the voice.
  5. (sometimes with for) To require, demand.
  6. To announce the early extinction of a debt by prepayment, usually at a premium.
  7. To demand repayment of a loan.
  8. To jump to (another part of a program) to perform some operation, returning to the original point on completion.

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