The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word BANISH
I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
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More clues leading to the result BANISH
- Party includes Northern Ireland outlaw
- Dismiss party protecting Northern Ireland
- Proscribe party seizing Northern Ireland
- Drive out in attempt to cross North Island
- Exile party outside Northern Ireland
- Drive away from party around half nine
- Throw out Northern Ireland leaders found in party
- Drive away with panini filling during celebration
- Party to entertain province’s exile
- Exile‘s home set up in British wood
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The straight part
We know that "Drive away" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case drive away = banish.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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.
What does BANISH mean?
BANISH verb- (heading) To send someone away and forbid that person from returning.
- To expel, especially from the mind.