Cryptic crossword clue
They may subsidise part of service, but only with one rupee 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "They may subsidise" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case they may subsidise = payers.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does PAYERS mean?

PAYERS noun
  1. One who pays; specifically, the person by whom a bill or note has been, or should be, paid.
  2. A swaption which gives its holder the option to enter into a swap in which they pay the fixed leg and receive the floating leg.

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