Cryptic crossword clue
Stick or carrot’s first to lead one falling behind 6

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word CLAG

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The straight part
We know that "Stick" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case stick = clag.
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 CLAG mean?

CLAG noun
  1. A glue or paste made from starch.
  2. Low cloud, fog or smog.
  3. Unburned carbon (smoke) from a steam or diesel locomotive, or multiple unit.
  4. Bits of rubber which are shed from tires during a race and collect off the racing line, especially on the outside of corners (c.f marbles).
CLAG verb
  1. To encumber
  2. To stick, like boots in mud

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