Cryptic crossword clue
Excellent backing put across song subjected to criticism 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "subjected to criticism" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case subjected to criticism = flayed.
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 FLAYED mean?

FLAYED verb
  1. To cause to fly; put to flight; drive off (by frightening).
  2. To frighten; scare; terrify.
  3. To be fear-stricken.
FLAYED verb
  1. To strip skin off
  2. To lash

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