Cryptic crossword clue
Duck clipped by fast boat? Could be this one 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "Could be this one" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case could be this one = scoter.
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 SCOTER mean?

SCOTER noun
  1. Any one of several species of northern sea ducks of the genus Melanitta.

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