Cryptic crossword clue
Bell rung by Jock’s compatriot returning home 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "Bell rung" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case bell rung = tocsin.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does TOCSIN mean?

TOCSIN noun
  1. An alarm or other signal sounded by a bell or bells, originally especially with reference to France.
  2. A bell used to sound an alarm.

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