The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word BURTON
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The straight part
We know that "Tackle" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case tackle = burton.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does BURTON mean?
BURTON noun- An arrangement of blocks and pulleys, especially for tightening rigging on a ship.
- Storage of cargo athwartships.