Cryptic crossword clue
Old duffer, Noel, awful without make-up 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "old duffer" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case old duffer = noodle.
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 NOODLE mean?

NOODLE noun
  1. (usually in the plural) a string or strip of pasta
  2. A person with poor judgement; a fool
  3. The brain, the head
  4. A pool noodle
NOODLE verb
  1. To think or ponder.
  2. To fiddle, play with, or mess around.
  3. To improvise music.
  4. To fish (usually for very large catfish) without any equipment other than the fisherman's own body
  5. To fossick, especially for opals.

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