Cryptic crossword clue
Removing water from river abating outside 6

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Sunday Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Removing water from" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case removing water from = drying.
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 DRYING mean?

DRYING verb
  1. To lose moisture.
  2. To remove moisture from.
  3. To be thirsty.
  4. To exhaust; to cause to run dry.
  5. For an actor to forget his or her lines while performing.
DRYING noun
  1. The act of drying.
  2. A method of food preservation by removing water.

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