The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word PNEUMA
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The straight part
We know that "spirit" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case spirit = pneuma.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does PNEUMA mean?
PNEUMA noun- A neume.
- The spirit or soul.
- One of three levels of a human being, the spirit, along with the body and soul.