Cryptic crossword clue
Soak, assuming cold stew 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "stew" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case stew = scouse.
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 SCOUSE mean?

SCOUSE noun
  1. A stew associated with the Liverpool area, usually containing (at least) meat, onions, carrots and potatoes.

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