The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word BOTTLE
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More clues leading to the result BOTTLE
- Nebuchadnezzar, for example, daring
- Source of stout courage?
- Aussie empties dealer’s British depot regularly: too much left therein
- Propane perhaps but not a nerve agent, however
- What may contain beer — Courage, perhaps
- Like some kids left to be treated by daughter
- Courage beer found in this?
- Spirit one's necked
- Bravery, key perhaps, in possession of drinker?
- Item stored in cellar, dry inside trunk
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The straight part
We know that "Propane perhaps" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case propane perhaps = bottle.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does BOTTLE mean?
BOTTLE noun- A container, typically made of glass or plastic and having a tapered neck, used primarily for holding liquids.
- The contents of such a container.
- A container with a rubber nipple used for giving liquids to infants, a baby bottle.
- Nerve, courage.
- (of a person with a particular hair color) A container of hair dye, hence with one’s hair color produced by dyeing.
- A bundle, especially of hay; something tied in a bundle.
- Intoxicating liquor; alcohol.
- The tendency of pages printed several on a sheet to rotate slightly when the sheet is folded two or more times.
- To seal (a liquid) into a bottle for later consumption. Also fig.
- To feed (an infant) baby formula.
- To refrain from doing (something) at the last moment because of a sudden loss of courage.
- To throw away a leading position.
- To strike (someone) with a bottle.
- To pelt (a musical act on stage, etc.) with bottles as a sign of disapproval.
- A dwelling; habitation.
- A building; house.