The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word MEDICK
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The straight part
We know that "Lucerne, perhaps" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case lucerne, perhaps = medick.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 MEDICK mean?
MEDICK noun- Any of various European and North African herbs, of the genus Medicago, several of which are grown for fodder etc.
- Of or pertaining to medicines; medical.