Cryptic crossword clue
What shoe repairers do about list 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "What shoe repairers do" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case what shoe repairers do = reheel.
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 REHEEL mean?

REHEEL verb
  1. To fit (a shoe, stocking, etc.) with a replacement heel.

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