The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word BALLOT
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More clues leading to the result BALLOT
- Vote upsetting to Liberal and another party
- ‘Vote Labour’ rejected by chance
- Computer program contains everything that’s secret in General Election
- Vote for graduate tax to rise
- Autonomous program used around every election
- Labour politician mostly turned to tackle electoral fraud
- Old time dance comes first in poll
- Poll everyone in base, except Tom?
- Graduate tax upset vote
- . Automated program grabs every single vote
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The straight part
We know that "Vote" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case vote = ballot.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 BALLOT mean?
BALLOT noun- Originally, a small ball placed in a container to cast a vote; now, by extension, a piece of paper or card used for this purpose, or some other means used to signify a vote.
- The process of voting, especially in secret; a round of voting.
- The total of all the votes cast in an election.
- A list of candidates running for office; a ticket.
- To vote or decide by ballot.
- To draw lots.