Cryptic crossword clue
Doddery earl with signs of ageing all over 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "Doddery" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case doddery = senile.
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 SENILE mean?

SENILE noun
  1. A person who is senile.
SENILE adjective
  1. Of, or relating to old age.
  2. Exhibiting the deterioration in mind and body often accompanying old age; doddering.

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