Cryptic crossword clue
Was first to harbour and reached the shore 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "reached the shore" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case reached the shore = landed.
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 LANDED mean?

LANDED verb
  1. To descend to a surface, especially from the air.
  2. To alight, to descend from a vehicle.
  3. To come into rest.
  4. To arrive at land, especially a shore, or a dock, from a body of water.
  5. To bring to land.
  6. To acquire; to secure.
  7. To deliver.
LANDED adjective
  1. In possession of land.
  2. Consisting of land, especially with a single owner.

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