Cryptic crossword clue
Was a rocker in leather, I gather 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "Was a rocker" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case was a rocker = swayed.
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.
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What does SWAYED mean?

SWAYED verb
  1. To move or swing from side to side; or backward and forward; to rock.
  2. To move or wield with the hand; to swing; to wield.
  3. To influence or direct by power, authority, persuasion, or by moral force; to rule; to govern; to guide. Compare persuade.
  4. To cause to incline or swing to one side, or backward and forward; to bias; to turn; to bend; warp.
  5. To hoist (a mast or yard) into position.
  6. To be drawn to one side by weight or influence; to lean; to incline.
  7. To have weight or influence.
  8. To bear sway; to rule; to govern.
SWAYED adjective
  1. Bent backwards, as in swayback

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