Cryptic crossword clue
Insect can get off the ground 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "Insect" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case insect = mayfly.
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 MAYFLY mean?

MAYFLY noun
  1. Any of the many fragile insects of the order Ephemeroptera that develop in fresh water and live very briefly as winged adults.

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