Cryptic crossword clue
What Persian did when cut round top of ear? 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "What Persian did" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case what persian did = meowed.
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 MEOWED mean?

MEOWED verb
  1. Of a cat, to make its cry.

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