Cryptic crossword clue
Ring, perhaps one created by Tolkien 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "one created by Tolkien" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case one created by tolkien = hobbit.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does HOBBIT mean?

HOBBIT noun
  1. A Welsh unit of weight, equal to four Welsh pecks, or 168 pounds
  2. An old unit of volume (2 1/2 bushels, the volume of 168 pounds of wheat).

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