Cryptic crossword clue
The appeal of sport in Oz – what could it be? 6

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

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Buddy explains!

The straight part
We know that "The appeal of sport" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case the appeal of sport = howzat.
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 HOWZAT mean?

HOWZAT interjection
  1. The cry used by members of the fielding team to make an appeal to the umpire.

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