The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word RABATO
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The straight part
We know that "collar" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case collar = rabato.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 RABATO mean?
RABATO noun- Stiff collar, wired or starched, worn in the 16th and 17th centuries; sometimes used as a support for the ruff.