Cryptic crossword clue
Flap created when fifth work of fiction is rejected? 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "Flap" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case flap = elevon.
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What does ELEVON mean?

ELEVON noun
  1. A moveable surface at the trailing edge of a tailless airplane (such as the space shuttle) that provides pitch and roll control.

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