Cryptic crossword clue
Without a present, cancels and drives back 6

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "drives back" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case drives back = repels.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does REPELS mean?

REPELS verb
  1. To turn (someone) away from a privilege, right, job, etc.
  2. To reject, put off (a request, demand etc.).
  3. To ward off (a malignant influence, attack etc.).
  4. To drive back (an assailant, advancing force etc.).
  5. To force away by means of a repulsive force.
  6. To cause repulsion or dislike in; to disgust.
  7. To save (a shot).

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