Cryptic crossword clue
Remove impurities from cloak, regularly dipped in river 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "Remove impurities" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case remove impurities = decoke.
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What does DECOKE mean?

DECOKE noun
  1. Decarbonization.
DECOKE verb
  1. To decarbonize, especially to remove the build-up of carbon in the cylinder of an engine or the bowl or a pipe.

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