Cryptic crossword clue
Thrifty Salvation Army branch, reportedly 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "Thrifty" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case thrifty = saving.
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 SAVING mean?

SAVING verb
  1. To prevent harm or difficulty.
  2. To put aside, to avoid.
SAVING noun
  1. A reduction in cost or expenditure.
  2. (usually in the plural) Something (usually money) that is saved, particularly money that has been set aside for the future.
  3. The action of the verb to save.
  4. Exception; reservation
SAVING adjective
  1. That saves someone from damnation; redemptive.
  2. Preserving; rescuing.
  3. Thrifty; frugal.
  4. Bringing back in returns or in receipts the sum expended; incurring no loss, though not gainful.
  5. Making reservation or exception.
  6. (in compound adjectives) relating to making a saving: e.g. labour-saving, energy-saving light bulbs.
SAVING preposition
  1. With the exception of; except; save.
  2. Without disrespect to.

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