The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word TAILOR
I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
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More clues leading to the result TAILOR
- Garment maker alternatively extending part hanging at back of coat
- Follow or adapt
- Turkey possesses crude oil after a fashion
- . I see mariner’s brought round cutter
- Tinker’s follower could suit you
- Boatman changes heading: he knows how to tack
- Shadow old Republican worker in Savile Row
- Morality stripped and thrown in sewer
- Boatman changing direction for chemist’s last place on the 24
- Others acquire their habits from him
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The straight part
We know that "Tinker’s follower/could suit you" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case tinker’s follower/could suit you = tailor.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.
What does TAILOR mean?
TAILOR noun- A person who makes, repairs, or alters clothes professionally, especially suits and men's clothing.
- The bluefish (Pomatomus saltatrix).
- To make, repair, or alter clothes.
- To make or adapt (something) for a specific need.
- To restrict (something) in order to meet a particular need.