The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word HUFFED
H
U
F
F
E
D
Buddy explains!
The straight part
We know that "Removed from board/sulked" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case removed from board/sulked = huffed.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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.
What does HUFFED mean?
HUFFED verb- To breathe heavily.
- To say in a huffy manner.
- To enlarge; to swell up.
- To bluster or swell with anger, arrogance, or pride; to storm; to take offense.
- To treat with arrogance and insolence; to chide or rebuke rudely; to bully, to hector.
- To inhale psychoactive inhalants.
- (draughts) To remove an opponent's piece as a forfeit for deliberately not taking a piece (often signalled by blowing on it).
- In a huff; irritable.