Cryptic crossword clue
Flirt in game, not right 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "Flirt" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case flirt = coquet.
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 COQUET mean?

COQUET noun
  1. A flirtatious female; a coquette.
  2. A flirtatious male.
COQUET verb
  1. To act as a flirt or coquet.
  2. To waste time; to dally.
  3. To attempt to attract the notice, admiration, or love of; to treat with a show of tenderness or regard, with a view to deceive and disappoint; to lead on.

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