Cryptic crossword clue
Computer programmer ropes in good old chap 6

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

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Buddy explains!

The straight part
We know that "old chap" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case old chap = codger.
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 CODGER mean?

CODGER noun
  1. An amusingly eccentric or grumpy and usually elderly man.

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