Cryptic crossword clue
US agent possibly backing down before getting gobbled 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "gobbled" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case gobbled = wolfed.
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 WOLFED mean?

WOLFED verb
  1. To devour; to gobble; to eat (something) voraciously.
  2. To make amorous advances to many women; to hit on women; to cruise for sex.
  3. To hunt for wolves.

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