Cryptic crossword clue
Tending to stick Heather in periphery of company 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "Tending to stick" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case tending to stick = clingy.
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 CLINGY mean?

CLINGY adjective
  1. Having a tendency to cling.
  2. (usually derogatory) Pathetically attached to, or possessive of someone, usually a significant other.

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