Cryptic crossword clue
Maine — small American state and drink from Mexico 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "drink from Mexico" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case drink from mexico = mescal.
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 MESCAL mean?

MESCAL noun
  1. A Mexican alcoholic drink distilled from the fermented juice of the agave.
  2. The peyote cactus.

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