Cryptic crossword clue
When out with armourer Pope endlessly shows self-respect 5,6

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 plus 6 letter word AMOUR PROPRE

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The straight part
We know that "self-respect" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case self-respect = amour propre.
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 AMOUR PROPRE mean?

AMOUR PROPRE noun
  1. Self-regard, self-esteem.

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