Cryptic crossword clue
Taking heart from band of conscientious objectors? 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "Taking heart/ from" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case taking heart/ from = coring.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
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What does CORING mean?

CORING verb
  1. To remove the core of an apple or other fruit.
  2. To extract a sample with a drill.
CORING noun
  1. The production of a core by means of drilling
CORING noun
  1. The dual of a ring.

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