Cryptic crossword clue
Underground worker at empty platform in Barking 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "Underground worker" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case underground worker = pitman.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does PITMAN mean?

PITMAN noun
  1. (plural "pitmen") One who works in a pit, as in mining, in sawing timber, etc.
  2. (plural "pitmen" or "pitmans") A connecting rod in machinery, especially in a sawmill.

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