Cryptic crossword clue
Sailor has ’idden stock — smuggled thus? 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "smuggled thus" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case smuggled thus = aboard.
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 ABOARD mean?

ABOARD adverb
  1. On board; into or within a ship or boat; hence, into or within a railway car.
  2. On or onto a horse, a camel, etc.
  3. On base.
  4. Into a team, group, or company.
  5. Alongside.
ABOARD preposition
  1. On board of; onto or into a ship, boat, train, plane.
  2. Onto a horse.
  3. Across; athwart; alongside.

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