Cryptic crossword clue
In early part of day, Navy departs for old Jersey sound 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "Jersey sound" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case jersey sound = mooing.
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 MOOING mean?

MOOING verb
  1. Of a cow or bull, to make its characteristic lowing sound.
MOOING noun
  1. The action of the verb moo; a mooing sound.
MOOING adjective
  1. (of a steak) very rare

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