Cryptic crossword clue
Rising in revolt over conflict diamonds 6

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Sunday Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Rising" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case rising = upward.
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 UPWARD mean?

UPWARD noun
  1. The upper part; the top.
UPWARD adjective
  1. Directed toward a higher place.
UPWARD adverb
  1. In a direction from lower to higher; toward a higher place; in a course toward the source or origin
  2. In the upper parts; above.
  3. Yet more; indefinitely more; above; over.

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