Elected to store pipe in empty cabin (6)
I believe the answer is:
chosen
'elected' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
'to store pipe in empty cabin' is the wordplay.
'to store' indicates putting letters inside.
'pipe in' becomes 'hose' (I've seen this before. I am not sure about the 'in' bit.).
'empty' suggests removing the centre.
'cabin' with its centre taken out is 'cn'.
'hose' going into 'cn' is 'CHOSEN'.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for chosen that I've seen before include "Selected, preferred" , "If you're one of these few, you're very privileged" , "Selected - Japanese name for Korea" , "part of Asia once" , "'''Many are called, but few are ...'' (Bible) (6)'" .)