Cryptic crossword clue
Thug eating up junket for starters — it’s coated in breadcrumbs 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "it’s coated in breadcrumbs" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case it’s coated in breadcrumbs = goujon.
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 GOUJON mean?

GOUJON noun
  1. A mudcat (fish).
GOUJON noun
  1. A thin strip of food, usually fish or chicken.

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