Cryptic crossword clue
They collect scraps of some early jazz pieces 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "They collect scraps" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case they collect scraps = ragmen.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does RAGMEN mean?

RAGMEN noun
  1. A person who collects and sells unwanted household items such as rags and other refuse for a living, a rag and bone man.

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