Cryptic crossword clue
Dived without a springboard and hurtled forward 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "hurtled forward" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case hurtled forward = lunged.
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What does LUNGED mean?

LUNGED verb
  1. To (cause to make) a sudden forward movement (present participle: lunging).
  2. To longe or work a horse in a circle around a handler (present participle: lunging or lungeing).
LUNGED adjective
  1. Having lungs (breathing organs).

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