Cryptic crossword clue
Sticking at home, tucking into drink

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

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The straight part
We know that "Sticking" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case sticking = gluing.
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 GLUING mean?

GLUING verb
  1. To join or attach something using glue.
  2. To cause something to adhere closely to; to follow attentively.
GLUING noun
  1. The act of attaching something with glue.
  2. A connection between the edges of two planes, or between the points at the ends of two lines.

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