Cryptic crossword clue
Shortage of staff with cook finally leaving nursery 6

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

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

CRÈCHE noun
  1. A representation of the nativity scene.
  2. A hospital for orphaned infants; a foundling hospital.
  3. A day nursery.
  4. A group of young who stay together for protection.

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