Cryptic crossword clue
Stayed behind to pick up son and daughter 6

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

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Buddy explains!

The straight part
We know that "Stayed" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case stayed = lasted.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does LASTED mean?

LASTED verb
  1. To perform, carry out.
  2. To endure, continue over time.
  3. To hold out, continue undefeated or entire.
LASTED verb
  1. To shape with a last; to fasten or fit to a last; to place smoothly on a last.

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