Cryptic crossword clue
Cellist possibly ushering in second tanker 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "tanker" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case tanker = bowser.
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 BOWSER mean?

BOWSER noun
  1. A fuel metering/delivery pump at a filling station.
  2. A road vehicle (often a trailer) for the transport of liquid fuel, particularly aviation fuel at an airfield.
  3. A mobile water tank deployed to distribute fresh water in emergency situations where the normal system of piped distribution has broken down or is insufficient.
  4. (used in the vocative) A buffoon or imbecile.

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