The estate is ruined by a lot of old crocks, maybe! (6)
I believe the answer is:
teaset
'a lot of old crocks maybe' is the definition.
I know nothing about this answer so I cannot tell whether it can be defined by this definition.
'the estate is ruined' is the wordplay.
'is ruined' indicates an anagram.
'estate' with letters rearranged gives 'TEASET'.
'by' acts as a link.
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I've seen this clue in The Irish News.
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