Cryptic crossword clue
Eleven cans of rum, here’s the fourth of six! 4,2,6

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 plus 2 plus 6 letter word ANNE OF CLEVES

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The straight part
We know that "here’s the fourth of six" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case here’s the fourth of six = anne of cleves.
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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