Cryptic crossword clue
Ruminant occupying hollow tree 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "tree" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case tree = pignut.
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 PIGNUT mean?

PIGNUT noun
  1. The edible tuber of Conopodium majus, native to western Europe.
  2. Any of various types of hickory or their fruits; a hognut.
  3. Simmondsia chinensis, jojoba.

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