The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word EPILOG
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More clues leading to the result EPILOG
Buddy explains!
The straight part
We know that "American envoy" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case american envoy = epilog.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 EPILOG mean?
EPILOG noun- A short speech, spoken directly at the audience at the end of a play
- The performer who gives this speech
- A brief oration or script at the end of a literary piece; an afterword
- A component of a computer program that prepares the computer to return from a routine.