Cryptic crossword clue
Spot sanctimonious politician with lingerie inside out 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "Spot" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case spot = pimple.
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 PIMPLE mean?

PIMPLE noun
  1. An inflamed (raised and colored) spot on the surface of the skin that is usually painful and fills with pus.
  2. An annoying person.
  3. Scotch (whisky)
PIMPLE verb
  1. To develop pimples

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