The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word OILRIG
O
I
L
R
I
G
Buddy explains!
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.
What does OILRIG mean?
OILRIG noun- A rig, consisting of platform and machinery, used to drill for oil and other petroleum products like natural gas.