Cryptic crossword clue
Could they make porter empty beer jugs? 7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word BREWERS

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The straight part
We know that "Could they make porter" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case could they make porter = brewers.
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 BREWERS mean?

BREWERS noun
  1. Someone who brews, or whose occupation is to prepare malt liquors.

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