Cryptic crossword clue
Upper-class power that’s surprising! 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "that’s surprising" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case that’s surprising = plummy.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does PLUMMY mean?

PLUMMY adjective
  1. Of, pertaining to, containing, or characteristic of plums
  2. Desirable; profitable; advantageous
  3. (of a voice) rich, mellow and carefully articulated, especially with an upper-class accent

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