Cryptic crossword clue
Carry one litre with hesitation into very large tankers 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "tankers" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case tankers = oilers.
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.
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What does OILERS mean?

OILERS noun
  1. One who or that which oils.
  2. An oil tanker.
  3. An oil well.
  4. A small (typically thumb-sized) metal container of oil, often containing an integral brush.
  5. An oilskin coat.

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