Cryptic crossword clue
Had a fling frequently — in the French department initially 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "Had a fling" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case had a fling = lofted.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does LOFTED mean?

LOFTED verb
  1. To propel high into the air.
  2. To fly or travel through the air, as though propelled
  3. To throw the ball erroneously through the air instead of releasing it on the lane's surface.
  4. To furnish with a loft space.
LOFTED adjective
  1. (of a golf club) Having (a specified amount of) loft.
  2. Of a house: having more than one storey.
  3. Raised above the floor, so as to allow for storage etc. underneath.

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