Cryptic crossword clue
Direct progress 4,2

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 plus 2 letter word HEAD ON

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The straight part
We know that "Direct/progress" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case direct/progress = head on.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does HEAD ON mean?

HEAD ON noun
  1. A collision from the front.
HEAD ON adjective
  1. Direct, abrupt, blunt or unequivocal; not prevaricating.
  2. Of a collision, from the front or in the direction of motion.

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