Cryptic crossword clue
Gunners captured by amphibious creatures mounting low attack 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "low attack" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case low attack = strafe.
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 STRAFE mean?

STRAFE noun
  1. An attack of machine-gun or cannon fire from a low-flying aircraft.
  2. A sideways movement without turning.
STRAFE verb
  1. To attack (ground targets) with automatic gunfire from a low-flying aircraft.
  2. To sidestep; to move sideways without turning (a core mechanic of most first-person shooters).

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