Cryptic crossword clue
Elegant plot, if speedy, having lost regular characters 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "Elegant" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case elegant = poised.
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 POISED mean?

POISED verb
  1. To hang in equilibrium; to be balanced or suspended; hence, to be in suspense or doubt.
  2. To counterpoise; to counterbalance.
  3. To be of a given weight; to weigh.
  4. To add weight to, to weigh down.
  5. To hold (something) with or against something else in equilibrium; to balance, counterpose.
  6. To hold (something) in equilibrium, to hold balanced and ready; to carry (something) ready to be used.
  7. To keep (something) in equilibrium; to hold suspended or balanced.
  8. To ascertain, as if by balancing; to weigh.
POISED adjective
  1. Possessing poise, having self-confidence.
  2. Ready, prepared.
  3. Balanced, in position, equilibrium

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