Cryptic crossword clue
Writer with a poor name returning from conference 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "conference" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case conference = indaba.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does INDABA mean?

INDABA noun
  1. A tribal conference held by Nguni leaders.
  2. A problem, a concern.
  3. An international conference of Scout leaders.

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