Six feet under? (6)

I believe the answer is:

fathom

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(Other definitions for fathom that I've seen before include "Unit of depth - comprehend it" , "Nautical measure of six feet" , "Understand (something) after much thought" , "Sea depth of six feet" , "Get to the bottom of" .)

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