Cryptic crossword clue
Wanted what one did with dough, reportedly 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "Wanted" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case wanted = needed.
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 NEEDED mean?

NEEDED verb
  1. To have an absolute requirement for.
  2. To want strongly; to feel that one must have something.
  3. (modal verb) To be obliged or required (to do something).
  4. To be required; to be necessary.
  5. To be necessary (to someone).
NEEDED adjective
  1. Necessary; being required.

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