Cryptic crossword clue
Was about to call newspaper’s boss 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "Was about" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case was about = ringed.
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 RINGED mean?

RINGED verb
  1. To enclose or surround.
  2. To make an incision around; to girdle.
  3. To attach a ring to, especially for identification.
  4. To surround or fit with a ring, or as if with a ring.
  5. To rise in the air spirally.
  6. To steal and change the identity of (cars) in order to resell them.
RINGED adjective
  1. Marked with rings, circles or loops.
  2. Wearing a wedding ring; hence, lawfully wedded.

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