Cryptic crossword clue
Hamper next to stone trough 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "Hamper/rough" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case hamper/rough = hogtie.
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 HOGTIE mean?

HOGTIE noun
  1. The act of tying the feet together in this way.
HOGTIE verb
  1. To tie an animal's or someone's feet together; originally all four legs of a quadruped.
  2. To render helpless.

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