Cryptic crossword clue
A cocktail for a soldier 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "A cocktail/a soldie" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case a cocktail/a soldie = gunner.
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 GUNNER mean?

GUNNER noun
  1. Artillery soldier, or such who holds private rank. Abbreviated Gnr.
  2. A person who operates a gun.
  3. An excessive go-getter; one exhibiting over-ambition.
  4. A player on the kicking team whose primary job is to tackle the kickoff returner or punt returner.
  5. A fan of the Arsenal Football Club.
  6. The great northern diver or loon.
  7. The sea bream, especially Pagellus bogaraveo (blackspot sea bream)
  8. A player who can reliably shoot baskets.
GUNNER noun
  1. (Cebu) The person designated to pour drinks in a drinking session.

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