Cryptic crossword clue
Like a cougher, perhaps or a “coffer”, you might say

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

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The straight part
We know that "Like a cougher, perhaps/a “coffer”, you might say" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case like a cougher, perhaps/a “coffer”, you might say = chesty.
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 CHESTY mean?

CHESTY adjective
  1. (of a woman) Having large breasts; busty.
  2. (of a cough or cold) Not dry; involving the coughing of phlegm.
  3. Coming from, or associated with, the chest.

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