Cryptic crossword clue
In a series, preceding first prize Rotherham holds 6

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "In a series, preceding first" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case in a series, preceding first = zeroth.
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 ZEROTH mean?

ZEROTH adjective
  1. In the initial position in a sequence whose elements are numbered starting at zero; the ordinal number corresponding to zero.
  2. Corresponding to a position preceding the first.

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