Cryptic crossword clue
Stirs up French author tearing out first page, then second 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "Stirs up" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case stirs up = rousts.
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 ROUSTS mean?

ROUSTS verb
  1. To rout out of bed; to rouse
  2. To harass, to treat in a rough way.
  3. To arrest
  4. To drive strongly

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