Cryptic crossword clue
Did better than in plane, with fuel to spare 7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word OUTFLEW

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The straight part
We know that "Did better than in plane" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case did better than in plane = outflew.
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 OUTFLEW mean?

OUTFLEW verb
  1. To fly better, faster, or further than.

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