Cryptic crossword clue
US chum needs to obtain sum of money allocated 6

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "sum of money allocated" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case sum of money allocated = budget.
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 BUDGET mean?

BUDGET noun
  1. The amount of money or resources earmarked for a particular institution, activity or time-frame.
  2. An itemized summary of intended expenditure; usually coupled with expected revenue.
  3. A wallet, purse or bag.
  4. A compact collection of things.
  5. A socket in which the end of a cavalry carbine rests.
BUDGET verb
  1. To construct or draw up a budget.
  2. To provide funds, allow for in a budget.
  3. To plan for the use of in a budget.
BUDGET adjective
  1. Of or relating to a budget.
  2. Appropriate to a restricted budget.

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