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Crockery broken, fool is out of place (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

teacup

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'crockery' is the definition.
(teacup is a kind of crockery)

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(Other definitions for teacup that I've seen before include "drop your bag in here?" , "Cockney thieves found here" , "A storm here is minor" , "Drink holder" , "Scene of unnecessary storm!" .)

I've seen this clue in The Hindu.
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