Cryptic crossword clue
Six at home in cathedral town or area nearby 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word VICINITY

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The straight part
We know that "area nearby" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case area nearby = vicinity.
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 VICINITY mean?

VICINITY noun
  1. Proximity; the state of being near.
  2. Neighbourhood; nearby region; surrounding area.
  3. Approximate size or amount.

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