Cryptic crossword clue
Shaggy monkey hiding in a glade 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "Shaggy monkey" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case shaggy monkey = gelada.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does GELADA mean?

GELADA noun
  1. A species of Old World monkey, Theropithecus gelada, distinguished from baboons by the bright patch of skin on their chests.

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