Cryptic crossword clue
Beetle an irritant — in saucepan once? 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "Beetle" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case beetle = chafer.
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What does CHAFER mean?

CHAFER noun
  1. One who chafes.
  2. A vessel for heating water; hence, a dish or pan.
CHAFER noun
  1. Any of several scarab beetles, including the cockchafer, leaf chafer, and rose chafer

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