Cryptic crossword clue
Went hunting like queen, perhaps, and thought about nothing 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "Went hunting like queen, perhaps" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case went hunting like queen, perhaps = moused.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does MOUSED mean?

MOUSED verb
  1. To move cautiously or furtively, in the manner of a mouse (the rodent) (frequently used in the phrasal verb to mouse around).
  2. To hunt or catch mice (the rodents), usually of cats.
  3. To close the mouth of a hook by a careful binding of marline or wire.
  4. To navigate by means of a computer mouse.
  5. To tear, as a cat devours a mouse.

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