Cryptic crossword clue
Sanction brother’s housing permits 6

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

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

BROOKS verb
  1. To use; enjoy; have the full employment of.
  2. To earn; deserve.
  3. To bear; endure; support; put up with; tolerate (usually used in the negative, with an abstract noun as object).
BROOKS noun
  1. A body of running water smaller than a river; a small stream.
  2. A water meadow.
  3. (in the plural) Low, marshy ground.

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