Cryptic crossword clue
Bring down remote-controlled aircraft outside the ground

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word DETHRONE

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The straight part
We know that "Bring down" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case bring down = dethrone.
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 DETHRONE mean?

DETHRONE verb
  1. To depose; to forcibly relieve a monarch of the monarchy.
  2. To remove any governing authority from power.
  3. To remove from any position of high status or power.
  4. To remove (something) from a position of power or paramount importance.

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