Cryptic crossword clue
Irrational blunder deposing leader: one’s executed on the spot 6

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

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We know that "one’s executed on the spot" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case one’s executed on the spot = piaffe.
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What does PIAFFE mean?

PIAFFE noun
  1. A calm, composed, elevated trot in place.
PIAFFE verb
  1. To strut pretentiously, to parade about.
  2. To trot a horse with a high, slow, step, lifting the feet but without moving forward significantly.
  3. To ride a horse in this way.

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