Cryptic crossword clue
Scam discovered before vessel’s collapse 4,2

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 plus 2 letter word CAVE IN

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "collapse" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case collapse = cave in.
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 CAVE IN mean?

CAVE IN noun
  1. The act of something collapsing or caving in.
  2. The location where something has caved in.
  3. The act of relenting.

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