Cryptic crossword clue
Would-be clever figure roams by tots awkwardly 6-5

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

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The straight part
We know that "Would-be clever figure" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case would-be clever figure = smarty.
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 SMARTY mean?

SMARTY noun
  1. An obnoxiously clever or quick-witted person.

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