Cryptic crossword clue
Wounds covering cross gnomes 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "gnomes" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case gnomes = maxims.
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 MAXIMS mean?

MAXIMS noun
  1. A self-evident axiom or premise; a pithy expression of a general principle or rule.
  2. A precept; a succinct statement or observation of a rule of conduct or moral teaching.

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