Cryptic crossword clue
One messes up Godber’s pants 6

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

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Buddy explains!

The straight part
We know that "One messes up" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case one messes up = bodger.
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 BODGER mean?

BODGER noun
  1. A woodworker in the traditional style characterised by the use of hand tools, a pole lathe and use of green timber.
  2. One who works in a rough and ready, slipshod manner.

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