Cryptic crossword clue
Small sort of stone endless problem for horse 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "problem for horse" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case problem for horse = spavin.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does SPAVIN mean?

SPAVIN noun
  1. A disease of horses characterized by a bony swelling developed on the hock as the result of inflammation of the bones.

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