Cryptic crossword clue
Managed to cope with Nick going back to join the army again 4,2

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 plus 2 letter word BORE UP

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The straight part
We know that "Managed to cope" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case managed to cope = bore up.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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