Cryptic crossword clue
Turned east, beginning to dither, went west 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "Turned" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case turned = eddied.
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 EDDIED mean?

EDDIED verb
  1. To form an eddy; to move in, or as if in, an eddy; to move in a circle.

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