Cryptic crossword clue
Referred to toil and trouble, say, sorted out in proof, finally 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "Referred to" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case referred to = quoted.
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 QUOTED mean?

QUOTED verb
  1. To repeat the exact words of (a person).
  2. To repeat (the exact words of a person).
  3. To prepare a summary of work to be done and set a price.
  4. (Commerce) To name the current price, notably of a financial security.
  5. To indicate verbally or by equivalent means the start of a quotation.
  6. To observe, to take account of.

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