Cryptic crossword clue
Starts to enlist new recruits on list, say 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "Starts to enlist new recruits on list, say" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case starts to enlist new recruits on list, say = enrols.
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 ENROLS mean?

ENROLS verb
  1. To enter (a name, etc.) in a register, roll or list
  2. To enlist (someone) or make (someone) a member of
  3. To enlist oneself (in something) or become a member (of something)
  4. To envelop; to enwrap.

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