Cryptic crossword clue
A French expert getting left inside to remove trainer? 6

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "to remove trainer" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case to remove trainer = unlace.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does UNLACE mean?

UNLACE verb
  1. To remove the knot from laces; to undo laces.
  2. To loosen the clothing of (a person).
  3. To remove (film) from a projector.

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