Cryptic crossword clue
Stripping off, never mind getting a measuring device 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "a measuring device" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case a measuring device = etalon.
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 ETALON mean?

ETALON noun
  1. An optical device containing parallel mirrors, used as a narrow band filter, often in laser design.

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