Cryptic crossword clue
When leylandii are severely trimmed, riverside town is visible 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "riverside town" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case riverside town = henley.
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 HENLEY mean?

HENLEY noun
  1. A type of knit shirt with a front placket but no collar

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