Cryptic crossword clue
XII, say, to cut out 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "cut out" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case cut out = excise.
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 EXCISE mean?

EXCISE noun
  1. A tax charged on goods produced within the country (as opposed to customs duties, charged on goods from outside the country).
EXCISE verb
  1. To impose an excise tax on something.
EXCISE verb
  1. To cut out; to remove.

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