The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word CHEAPO
I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
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More clues leading to the result CHEAPO
- Inexpensive old banger impounded by commanding officer
- Poor firm pockets a pile
- Mickey Mouse‘s company with a lot invested
- Bargain, 50% off price to get hold of jalopy
- Bloke describing sweetheart — old and trashy, but affordable!
- Inferior company accepting lots
- Pensioner cycling by checkpoint made from shoddy material
- Shoddy lot stocked by company
- Inexpensive pile acquired by company
- Man takes drug – nothing tacky!
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The straight part
We know that "made from shoddy material" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case made from shoddy material = cheapo.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 CHEAPO mean?
CHEAPO noun- A person who is stingy, a cheapskate.
- A primitive trap, often set in the hope of swindling a win or draw from a losing position.
- Inexpensive and of poor quality.