Cryptic crossword clue
He is, or could be, a shopkeeper 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "shopkeeper" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case shopkeeper = hosier.
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 HOSIER mean?

HOSIER noun
  1. One who deals in hose or stocking, or in goods knit or woven like hose.

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