Cryptic crossword clue
Wartime service to mock up stock round-ups 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "stock round-ups" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case stock round-ups = rodeos.
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 RODEOS mean?

RODEOS noun
  1. A gathering of cattle to be branded.
  2. A North American sport involving skills with horses, cows and other livestock.
  3. An entertainment event associated with the sport.

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