Cryptic crossword clue
Slam old leader of Empire — deceitful, considered historically 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "deceitful, considered historically" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case deceitful, considered historically = braide.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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