The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 2 plus 4 letter word HI TECH
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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More clues leading to the result HI TECH
- Using sophisticated kit, there’s snag about energy
- Delay importing European industrial interior design
- Advanced problem about end of universe
- Obstacle about first piece of equipment that’s technologically advanced
- Advanced technology is used in a successful recording with little reverberation
- Snag involving electronic industrial design
- Snag involving base using the latest science?
- Greeting detective, we hear, in advanced style
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The straight part
We know that "using the latest science" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case using the latest science = hi tech.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 HI TECH mean?
HI TECH adjective- Of, or using high technology.