Cryptic crossword clue
Old crock struggling with Mephisto? Not me! 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "Old crock" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case old crock = pithos.
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 PITHOS mean?

PITHOS noun
  1. A large ceramic jar used by certain ancient civilizations that bordered the Mediterranean.

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