Cryptic crossword clue
& 21a    Let her loose — free kestrel — as attraction at the 1ac 6-7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 plus 7 letter word HELTER SKELTER

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The straight part
We know that "attraction at the 1ac" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case attraction at the 1ac = helter skelter.
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 HELTER SKELTER mean?

HELTER SKELTER noun
  1. Confusion or turmoil
  2. A helical fairground slide
HELTER SKELTER adjective
  1. Carelessly hurried and confused
HELTER SKELTER adverb
  1. In confused, disorderly haste

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