Cryptic crossword clue
Salt giving frequency of hum… 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "Salt" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case salt = borate.
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 BORATE mean?

BORATE noun
  1. The oxyanion BO33- or any of several more complex derivatives
  2. A salt or ester formed by the combination of boric acid with a base or positive radical

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