Cryptic crossword clue
Achievement of a parent full of energy engaged in short flight 1,7,2,4,3

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 1 plus 7 plus 2 plus 4 plus 3 letter word A FEATHER IN ONES CAP

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The straight part
We know that "Achievement" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case achievement = a feather in ones cap.
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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