Cryptic crossword clue
Unclear about recovery primarily, likely to croak? 6

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

I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
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The straight part
We know that "likely to croak?" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case likely to croak? = froggy.
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 FROGGY mean?

FROGGY noun
  1. A frog.
  2. A Frenchman.
FROGGY adjective
  1. Froglike.
  2. Suffering from a frog in one's throat; hoarse.
  3. Inclined to fight; aggressive.
  4. Energetic or strong.

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