Cryptic crossword clue
Tricky bout circumvented by neat defeat in ring 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "defeat in ring" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case defeat in ring = outbox.
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 OUTBOX mean?

OUTBOX noun
  1. A box holding papers to be transmitted to others, eg, by mail.
  2. An electronic folder serving the same purpose, for electronic mail.
OUTBOX verb
  1. To box better than.

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