Cryptic crossword clue
Decoration of column from old country 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "Decoration of column/old country" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case decoration of column/old country = scotia.
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 SCOTIA mean?

SCOTIA noun
  1. A concave molding with a lower edge projecting beyond the top.

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