Cryptic crossword clue
Washbasin in toilet? A bowl wife left out 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "Washbasin" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case washbasin = lavabo.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does LAVABO mean?

LAVABO noun
  1. A ritual involving the washing of one's hands at a church's offertory before handling the Eucharist.
  2. The small towel used to dry the priest's hands following the ritual.
  3. A washbasin, particularly the one in a church used in the ritual.
  4. A trough used for washing at some medieval monasteries.
  5. A lavatory: a room used for urination and defecation.

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