Cryptic crossword clue
Shaft almost all of the north 6

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

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

BOREAL adjective
  1. Of, relating to, or coming from the north.

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