Cryptic crossword clue
Visual display of yellow in the atmosphere 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "Visual display" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case visual display = aurora.
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What does AURORA mean?

AURORA noun
  1. An atmospheric phenomenon created by charged particles from the sun striking the upper atmosphere, creating coloured lights in the sky. It is usually named australis or borealis based on whether it is in the Southern or Northern Hemisphere respectively.

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