Cryptic crossword clue
One tucks into corn and butter, cooked and then some? 5,2,1,6

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 plus 2 plus 1 plus 6 letter word BURNT TO A CINDER

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B
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N
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Buddy explains!

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