Cryptic crossword clue
A wild animal died, being trained? 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "being trained" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case being trained = aboard.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does ABOARD mean?

ABOARD adverb
  1. On board; into or within a ship or boat; hence, into or within a railway car.
  2. On or onto a horse, a camel, etc.
  3. On base.
  4. Into a team, group, or company.
  5. Alongside.
ABOARD preposition
  1. On board of; onto or into a ship, boat, train, plane.
  2. Onto a horse.
  3. Across; athwart; alongside.

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