Cryptic crossword clue
Old scorer as Peter Crouch is

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

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The straight part
We know that "old scorer (creator of musical scores – composer, Thomas Tallis)" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case old scorer (creator of musical scores – composer, thomas tallis) = tallis.
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 TALLIS mean?

TALLIS noun
  1. A traditional Jewish prayer shawl with tassels which covers the chest and upper part of the back.

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